ROCKINGHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2012-2013 CATALOG
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Rockingham Community College Catalog
2012 - 2013
P.O. Box 38
Wentworth, NC 27375
336-342-4261
TTY 336-634-0132
www.rockinghamcc.edu
Greetings from
the President
Welcome to Rockingham Community College, Rockingham
Count}''s premier higher education institution!
Rockingham Communit}' College is an excellent place for you to
continue your education. We provide outstanding educadonal
programs for those who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university, enhance their job skills, or
learn new skills to enter the workforce immediately. By offering high quality technical, transfer, and
continuing education programs, RCC has what you need to help you improve your life.
An important part of college life is smdent involvement in extracurricular activities. To help you become
more involved, RCC provides a host of opportunities for you outside the classroom. If you want to
attend or participate in athletic events, we have sports teams and fitness activities to meet your needs. If
your desire is to work with other smdents to help improve the college and the communit)', we have many
opportunities for service through our student clubs and organizations. In addition, the college frequendy
presents special events for the community that include musical and theatrical performances, art exhibits,
workshops, and lectures.
The college provides an exceDent environment for you to continue your education. Located on a beautiful
250+ acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities, the campus is an open and inviting place for you to
study.
You win find the atmosphere at the college warm and inviting. Our goal is to enhance your success and
help you reach your full potential. Our dedicated faculty- and staff are here to help you reach your goals
by providing guidance with a nurturing attitude. Our small class size ensures that you will receive the
attention you need to become successful. I am certain the time you spend at RCC will enhance your life
and lead to a more productive future.
Rockingham Community' College along with the North Carolina Community College System are
dedicated to providing an environment for creating success that leads to hope, opportunit}; and jobs.
Sincerely,
Michael S. Helmick, Ed.D.
President
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Rockingham Community College
Board of Trustees
C. Gravson W'hitt, Chair
Eden
Janice R. Tate
Madison
Mark G. Colli
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Reidsville
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Donna S. Rothrock
Reidsville
S. jack Webster
Madison
Elizabeth H. Maddre}'
Eden
Thomas R. Schoolfield
Reidsville
Cyntliia S. Wharton
Ruffin
Kenan C. W right
Eden
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Randy D. judkins
Reidsville
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Rebecca G. Price
Stokesdale
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Rockingham Community College
2012-2013 Calendar
2012
August 13
August 15
August 14—16
August 20
September 3
October 8-9
November 13-15
November 21-23
December 17
December 19
December 24-
December 31
2013
[anuary 1
[anuary 2
[anuary 3
[anuary 2-3
[anuary 7
January 21
March 25-29
April 16-17
May 6
May 10
May 22
May 23
May 27
May 28
July 4
July 23
July 26
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday-Thursday
Monday
Monday
Monday-Tuesday
Tuesday-Thursday
Wednesday-Friday
Monday
Wednesday
Friday-Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday-Thursday
Monday
Monday
Monday-Friday
Tuesday- Wednesday
Monday
Friday
Wednesday
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Friday
Faculty/Staff Return
Financial Aid Available for Bookstore Purchases
Fall Registration
Fall Classes Begin
Labor Day Holiday
Fall Break
Spring Registration
Thanksgiving Holidays
Fall Semester Ends
Sponsored Students Funds Available for
Bookstore Purchases
Christmas Holidays
New Year's Holiday
College Reopens
Financial Aid Available for Bookstore Purchases
Spring Registration
Spring Classes Begin
MLK HoHday
Spring Break
Summer Registration
Spring Semester Ends
Graduation
Financial Aid Available for Bookstore Purchases
Final Day Summer Registration
Memorial Day Holiday
Summer Semester Begins
Independence Day Holiday
Summer Semester Ends
Graduation
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Changes in Programs, Costs, Schedules, etc.
Rockingham Community College reserves the right to make changes in regulations, courses, schedules, fees, office
locations, and other matters of policy and procedures as and when deemed necessary.
Accreditation
Rockingham Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools, 1 866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, telephone number 404 679-4500, to award Associate Degrees.
The Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC) upon recommendation of the Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation Commission.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
1313 L Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005-4101 '
The Respirator)' Therapy Program is accredited by the Conunission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARQ.
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
1248 Harwood Road
Bedford, TX 76021
817-283-2835 ,, .,
The Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical
Technology (ARC-ST).
Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology
6 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite #210
Littieton, CO 80120
303-694-9262 ' ■
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs - ■
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
717-210-2350
The Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing Programs are approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
North Carolina Board of Nursing
PO. Box 2129
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-782-3211
The Phlebotomy Program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services (NAACLS).
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services
8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670
Chicago, IL 60631
773-714-8880
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Rockingham Community College History '^
June 1963 — N. C. General Assembly passes enabling legislation leading to local elections on the establishment of
community colleges and technical institute across the state.
July 1 963 — The people of Rockingham County formally request approval from the State Board of Education for ^
establishment of a community college in the county. §
November 1963 — The citizens of the county vote in favor of a community' college, approving $1.25 million in bonds Js
and a supporting tax levy. ^
December 1 963 — State Board of Education grants charter for Rockingham Community College. First trustees are
appointed.
January 1 964 — Trustees hold first meeting, electing Welsford Bishopric of Eden as chairman.
April 1 964 — Dr. Gerald B. James is appointed RCC president. Work begins on site selection, architectural design, and
faculty/staff employment.
January 1 966 — Groundbreaking ceremony is held as work begins on first four buildings (Shop, Classroom, Laboratory,
and Learning Resources Center).
October 1 966 — Classes begin in Shop, Laboratory, and Classroom buildings as workmen add finishing touches.
(Learning Resources Center opens in February, 1968.)
November 1 966 — Student Government Association holds first meeting.
June 1967 — Trustees adopt college seal.
August 1 967 — RCC holds first graduation.
December 1967 — Rockingham Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools,
retroactive to the opening of the college, to grant the associate degree. (Accreditation reaffirmed in December, 1972,
December, 1983 and December, 1993.)
October 1969 — Physical Education Building is opened.
January 1970 — RCC Foundation, Inc., files articles of incorporation, establishing it as a vehicle for receiving charitable
contributions to the college.
April 1971 — ^The Harold W. Whitcomb Student Center (the first building on campus to be named for an individual;
also built and furnished entirely from individual and corporate gifts) is opened. The building houses Student Services
offices as well as dining facilities, lounge, meeting and recreation rooms.
October 1975 — Administration Building is completed.
October 1976 — New campus wide governance system giving equal voice to students, faculty and staff is instituted.
Building for receiving, storage, and maintenance is completed.
September 1 979 — Shop Building II is completed, with new facilities for auto body repair, light construction, and
electrical installation and maintenance programs. State funds RCC's Special Needs Assistant Program (SNAP), one
of the few assistance/counseling projects for students with disabilities in North Carolina. The Career Life Planning
Center opens in the Whitcomb Student Center.
June 1982 — The Special Collections Room, devoted to area heritage and historical research, is opened by RCC
Foundation in the Learning Resources Center.
February 1983 — RCC Foundation and Development Office begin first fund-raising drives in Eden, Reidsville, and
Western Rockingham County.
July 1 983 — Dr. Gerald James retires as president. Dr. N. Jerry Owens, Jr., becomes RCC's second president.
April 1984 — Multimedia Learning Center opens in the Lab Building. Self-paced Secretarial Science courses taught up to
14 hours a day with state-of-the-art equipment. Enrollment doubles in summer secretarial programs.
May 1984 — Electromechanical Technology Program is approved for start of fall semester 1984.
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September 1 984 — College logo approved.
November 1984 — $4 million bond issue passes by 4-1 ratio, assuring construction of $3.6 million Technical
Laboratories Building and $400,000 in other facilities.
September 1985 — Associate in Fine Arts Degree offered.
September 1986 — Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program starts.
Fall 1986 — Events held to commemorate 20th Anniversary of RCC.
January 1987 — Julius J. Gwyn elected chair of Board of Trustees, succeeding Welsford F. Bishopric who served . ■/i
continuously as chair from January 1964. Both are original trustees.
Fall 1987 — Fine and Creative Woodworking Program begins. ' .'
January 1 988 — Technical Laboratories Building opened and dedicated.
June 1988 — Advanced Machinist Program established. RCC Foundation experiences its best year ever, receiving -i
$242,788 in charitable contributions.
August 1988 — Instruction/Storage Building completed.
December 1988 — Small Business Center begins operation.
September 1989 — Paralegal Technology and Practical Nursing programs started.
January 1990 — Robert Harris elected Board of Trustees chair. Child Care Center opens.
March 1990 — Law Enforcement Technology Program begins.
May 1990 — Rockingham County Folk Festival draws an estimated 8,000-10,000 people to RCC campus and is destined
to become an annual event. Personnel Management and
Travel and Tourism programs begin.
September 1990 — Real Estate Technology Specialist program begins.
September 1991 — Customer Service Technology Program begins.
October 1991 — RCC celebrates its 25th year of service.
December 1991 — Teacher Assistant Program begins.
January 1992 — Joe King elected Board of Trustees chair. "
September 1 992 — Manufacmring Systems Technology Program begins.
March 1993 — Phlebotomy Program begins.
September 1 993 — Horticulture Technology programs begins.
November 1993 — State-wide bond issues for communit}^ college construction passes. RCC receives $2.7 million for
new Human Services Building.
January 1994 — Garland Rakestraw elected Board of Trustees chair.
January 1994 — Learning Resources Center renamed The Gerald B. James Library.
September 1994 — Environmental Science Technology program begins.
October 1994 — RCC received Tide III Grant for $1.7M over 5 years.
December 1 994 — Surgical Technology program begins.
January 1995 — Human Services Building named The N. Jerry Owens, Jr. Human Services Building.
January 1996 — W.B. Apple, Jr. elected Board of Trustees chair.
March 1996 — Center for Active Retirement opened in Human Services Building.
June 1 996 — Dr. N. Jerry Owens, Jr. retires as president.
July 1996 — Dr. Robert C. Keys becomes RCC's third president.
October 1 996 — College celebrates 30th year of service and Installation Ceremony for Dr. Robert C. Keys.
August 1 997 — Semester conversion begins.
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September 1 997 — Distance Learning Center opened for students.
December 1 997 — Emergency Services Training Center opened.
January 1998 — Ruth A. Hodges elected Board of Trustee Chair.
August 1998 — Occupational Therapy Assistant program begins.
August 1 998 — Fire Protection Technology program begins. ^
January 1 999 — Respiratory Therapy program begins with Kate B. Reynolds Grant. *»
August 1999 — Criminal Justice Technology program begins. ^|
September 1 999 — Whitcomb Student Center renovations completed.
January 2000 — Frank M. Dalton elected Board of Trustees chair.
April 2001 — Ben R. and Lemma M. Apple Foundation Amphitheater opens.
January 2002 — Cynthia S. WTiarton elected Board of Trustees Chair.
April 2003 - Emergency Services Training Center classroom/storage buUding dedicated.
December 2003 — RCC receives reaffirmation of accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools.
January 2004 — S. Jack XX'ebster elected Board of Trustees chair.
September 2004 - RCC receives a $1.8 million dollar Tide III grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
November 2004 — Groundbreaking for the Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center.
January 2005 - RCC launches new web site.
November 2005 - The RCC Foundation launches a capital campaign to build a communit}' civic center with the
announcement of a $3 million dollar gift from the McMichael Family Foundation. The facility name will be The
McMichael Civic Center.
January 2006 — Vernie B. Williams elected Board of Trustees Chair.
October 2006 - RCC celebrates its 40th year of service.
April 2007 - First game played on the RCC baseball field.
January 2008 — Kenan C. Wright elected Board of Trustees Chair.
August 2008 — Rockingham County's Early College High School (ECHS) opened on the RCC campus.
September 2008 — RCC dedicated the Jidius J. Gwyn Boardroom.
January 2010 — Barbara S. Moore elected Board of Trustees Chair.
February 201 1 — Dr. Robert C. Keys retires as president.
March 2011 — Dr. Michael S. Helmick becomes RCC's fourth president.
March 201 1— The Robert C. Keys Gymnasium is dedicated.
March 2011- RCC becomes a tobacco-free campus.
July 201 1— The design of the college seal was updated.
January 2012- C. Grayson Whitt elected Board of Trustees Chair.
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Statements of Mission, Purpose, and Values
Mission
g The mission of Rockingham Community College is to enhance individual and community success in Rockingham County
*^ through education as well as full development of human potential, employment assistance, service to business and industry,
rjj and contributions to cultural and social development.
|i Purpose
»«2j Rockingham Community College was chartered in 1963 as a comprehensive, public community college with an open door
© admissions policy Our purpose is to provide individuals with high quality, economical, and convenient educational
opportunities consistent with student and community needs. To fulfill its mission and achieve its purpose, Rockingham
Community College provides:
• support services to assist individuals in problem-solving in their personal, career, and academic planning; .'.
• courses for students who wish to complete the GED (high school equivalency) or develop basic skills and competencies;
• training for employment in industrial and technical fields;
• courses to develop the skills of under prepared students;
• freshman and sophomore level courses transferable to other colleges and universitie
• courses to develop and upgrade students' vocational, technological, occupational, and academic skills and competencies;
• in-service and start-up training for area business and industry; and
• opportunities for continuing personal growth and cultural and academic enrichment for students and the community.
Values
Commitment to Students
We believe that each person is important. We appreciate the diversity in the students we serve. We treat our students with
respect and fairness. We are committed to giving students individual assistance and support. We provide an educational
environment that encourages students to progress to their maximum potential.
Commitment to Access
We believe that the programs and services of the college should be equally available and accessible to all.
Commitment to Excellence
We believe that each individual should strive for excellence and we value a job well done. We aim for the highest level of
professionalism, competence, and productivity as standards for our college. We aim for responsible participation and high
achievement as -standards for our students and our community. As role models, our faculty' and staff strive to improve
the chance of success for each student.
Contribution to the Community
We are committed to enhancing the quality of life, increasing the value of education, and promoting the unity within the
community to achieve social and economic success.
Quality Work Environment
We recognize the importance of faculty and staff through open and honest communications, and appropriate involvement
in planning and decision-making. We encourage responsible and creative risk-taking, recognize and reward exceptional
performance, and provide for professional development.
Adopted with revisions by the Board of Trustees, July 2001
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Awards and Honors
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Academic Excellence Award 2
The North Carolina Communit)' College System invites each of the state's 58 communit\' colleges to annually select a l^
student to receive the "Academic ExceUence Award." The award recognizes a student's academic achievement at his or
her communit)' coUege as well as the potential for future success. To be nominated, a student must be currendv enrolled
at the institution, must have completed at least 12 semester hours in a designated associate degree program or a one-year Q
diploma program, and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Institutions may include additional criteria as *^
desired. At RCC, students are nominated by the facult)' and must meet these minimum qualifications before they are g
reviewed by a committee comprised of representatives from the various academic divisions. One Academic Excellence ^
Award recipient is selected and is recognized at a statewide event. Also at RCC, the student selected for the award, as well >
as all students who were nominated, are recognized at the College's annual Student Awards Ceremony.
Meritorious Service Award
The Meritorious Service Award may be awarded at Student Awards Day to individuals and/or groups who have made a
significant contribution to the progress of the College and/or well-being of the College communit)-. This contribution is
typically above and beyond the normal expectations of performance as a member of an organization, as an office holder,
as a student, etc. A candidate may be nominated by faculty, staff, student, or a campus organization.
Excellence in Teaching Award
The RCC annual Excellence In Teaching Award is designed to recognize a fuU-rime facult\- member and a part-rime faculr\-
member for exceUence in teaching. The individuals are nominated by facult)-, staff or students and screened by the
Excellence in Teaching Committee. The full-time faculU' member is recognized at the May graduation with a certificate.
The part-time faculty member receives a certificate at graduation. RCC's full-time winner will also be nominated for the
State Board of North Carolina Community College System/RJ Reynolds Excellence in Teaching Award. All college
nominees will receive a pin and certificate acknowledging their achievement.
Academic Honors
President's List
To be eligible for the President's List within any given semester:
(1)A student must maintain a 4.00 GPA within the semester with at least 12 credit hours being attempted.
Dean's List
To be eligible for the Dean's List within any given semester:
1. A student must maintain a 3.25 GPA within the semester with at least 12 credit hours being attempted with no grade
less than a C at the end of that semester.
2. Semester GPAs will be computed at the end of each semester and grades received in any previous semester will not be
included in computing the GPA for the current semester.
Academic Honors at Graduation
In an effort to recognize sustained academic excellence, academic honors are awarded at graduation, based on cumulative
GPA in courses taken at Rockingham Community College. Only those courses used to meet graduation requirements in
diploma or degree programs are used in compuring this GPA.
Permanent Dean's List (GPA of 3.25-3.39)
Honors (GPA of 3.40-3.69)
High Honors (GPA of 3.70-4.00)
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Outstanding Student Award
^ Each year the RCC faculty presents the Outstanding Student Award to a May graduate. The student is selected based on
^ academic excellence, contribudon to the College community, and potendal for continued study or occupational
© advancement.
sj Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
^ RCC participates in the selection of students for inclusion in the junior and community' college recognition for \XTio's Who
^ in American Colleges and Universities. Who's Who recognizes well-rounded students who have demonstrated a balance
5* of academic achievement at an above-average level and involvement in and service to the College and/or community. To
^ be nominated, a student must be in his or her final year of study at RCC, must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher,
^ must have demonstrated participation and leadership in RCC extracurricular activities (such as honorary and/or social
organizations, service activities, and/or athletics), must have displayed the qualities of good citizenship within the College
and community, and who demonstrates the potential for future success and achievement. At RCC, students are nominated
by faculty and staff
Student Academic Honor Organizations
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges. Founded in 1918, over 1.2 million members have
been inducted. Our chapter, Alpha Kappa Pi, was chartered in 1985.
Membership in Alpha Kappa Pi is extended to any full or part time student who has completed 12 semester hours of credit
leading to an associate degree, has a major GPA of 3.50, and enjoys full rights of citizenship. Membership offers
opportunities for scholarships, intellectual enrichment, character development, fellowship and leadership. Contact the
current Alpha Kappa Pi Vice President of Membership or a designated AKP Faculty Advisor for additional information
(name may be obtained from the RCC website).
Sigma Delta Nu
Sigma Delta Nu is the international Spanish honor society for two-year colleges. The purpose of this honor society is to
recognize students for outstanding achievement in their overall grade point average and particularly in their Spanish
courses. To be eligible for membership, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.0, with no grade in Spanish lower than
a B. Activities of the chapter wUl include not only recognition of outstanding academic achievement, but also involvement
in cultural activities on campus and within the community.
Sigma Kappa Delta
Sigma Kappa Delta, The National English Honor Society for two-year college students, strives to meet the following
goals:
• Recognize and reward outstanding achievement in English courses
• Provide oppormnities that promote discussion of literature on campus and in our community
• Foster professional interaction among members
• Exhibit high standards of academic achievement
Requirements of Membership:
• Letter of invitation from RCC
• Current enroUment at RCC
• Completion of at least 12 semester hours of coUege credit
• Completion of at least one college level English course with a "B" or higher in all English coursework
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.3
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Admission Policies and Procedures
The Open Door Policy
Rockingham CommuniU' College is an open door admission institution. This means that any person, whether a high 5*
school graduate or non-graduate, who is 1 8 3'ears old or older and who is able to profit from further formal education will 'S
be served by the institution. Counseling and advising services are available to help students decide which programs best ,*J
ser^'e their needs and objectives in life, as indicated bv their background, abilities and expressed interests. §
The open door poUcy does not mean that there are no restrictions on admission to specific programs. It does mean that
these restrictions are flexible enough to aUow students opportunities to improve their educational status by eliminating
deficiencies through remedial work. When students are able to meet the specific admission requirements for a given
curriculum, they may then be enrolled in that curriculum and remain in the program as long as they make satisfactory
progress and remain enrolled on a continuous basis as required bv their curriculum.
Although the college follows an open door policy, there will be no compromise with academic standards set by the State
Board of Communir\' Colleges and the Rockingham Communit}- College Board of Trustees. The college reserves the
right to limit enrollment in a curriculum to a number that can be accommodated bv the resources of the college.
Rockingham Communit)- College mav refuse admission to any applicant during any period of time the applicant is
suspended or expelled for non-academic reasons from any other educational institution.
General Admission Requirements for Curriculum Programs
Applicants for admission to Rockingham Communitv College must be 18 years of age or high school graduates. The
College wiU accept students with a high school equivalencv diploma. A high school diploma or the equivalent is required
of aU applicants for degree, diploma, and certificate programs.
Rockingham Community' College wiU admit high school students between the ages of 16 and 18 to appropriate courses
at the College. Guidelines established bv RCC and area schools wiU be observed.
Rockingham Communit}^ College is authorized by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to admit foreign
students (F-1 Visa classification) who possess valid non-immigrant documentation. Specific admission policies and
procedures applv to these students. Please refer to the section on Specific Admission Requirements for Curriculum
Programs for detailed information on the admission process.
Persons intending to enroll in a specific curriculum are encouraged to submit their applications at least two months prior
to the term in which they wish to enroll. Applications can be obtained from high school counselors, from the Student
Development Office and online at w^vw.cfnc.org. For admissions information, call (336) 342-4261, ext. 2333. If needed,
individual appointments with counselors may be made.
Admission Procedure for Curriculum Programs
There are four primary steps in the admission process, as described below,
1. Submit a completed RCC Admission Application to the Admission Office. Prospective students may complete
the Application for Admission on the RCC homepage (www.rockinghamcc.edu). The application may also be completed
through www.cfnc.org. Paper copies of the enrollment application are available upon request. The Admission Office
telephone number is (336) 342-4261, ext. 2333; TT\' (for hearing impaired applicants) is (336) 634-0132. Applicants
who do not enroll wiU have their documentation (i.e., application, transcripts, test scores) kept on file for one \'ear.
After one year, all materials will be shredded, and the applicant must re-submit aU information.
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^^^ 2. Request that official high school (or GED or Adult High School) transcripts and all college, university, or
other post-secondary educational transcripts be sent directly to the Admissions Office. RCC will only
recognize high school diplomas from regionally accredited schools or home schools registered with the state.
Students not completing such a program must complete their GED or Adult High School diplomas through a
^ regionally accredited institution. For a listing of these regional accrediting agencies, please see "Credit through
*S Education, Testing, and Other Experiences" on page 21. Students who fail to submit all transcripts from institutions
*** attended may be subject to denial of admission and financial aid. Students who are in their first semester of
fcS enrollment or re-admission must submit all official transcripts to the Admissions Office within thirty (30) calendar
^ days from the first day of the academic session. Students will not be allowed to register for upcoming semesters,
receive grades posted through WebAdvisor or other formats, or request RCC transcripts until all transcripts from
other institutions have been received.
An official transcript is required to complete the admission process for curriculum programs in keeping
with the procedures described in #2 above. The requirement to present official transcripts from all schools
attended ensures verification of a student's completion of all courses and/or programs of study at other institutions.
Only official transcripts are used to review potential transfer of academic credit and/or award of other credits that
may apply to a student's program of study. Students often bring to the admission process copies of unofficial
transcripts that may possibly be used for advising purposes, but until official transcripts are received, no review of
potential transfer credit wiU occur. Applicants are cautioned that failure to present transcripts at the time of admission and
subsequent advising could result in their registration for courses previously completed elsewhere, but because of the absence of the
transcript(s), these course completions were unknown to counselors and/ or academic advisors.
3. Meet with an admission counselor to determine the need for placement testing. If placement testing is
required, the applicant will be guided to the Testing Center to complete the testing.
4. Once all admission documents have been received by the Admission Office, the student may be formally
admitted to a program of study and meet with the assigned faculty advisor to register for classes.
Time Limits for Credit Acceptance
Giving the rapidly changing nature of information and resulting modification of course competencies, RCC reserves
the right to limit credits accepted in a program of study based on the year in which the credits were earned. Courses
that are part of an earned degree are subject to review. Upon review of and prior to admission to a program of study, RCC
win adhere to all the following guidelines for credit acceptance:
1. Credits completed more than ten calendar years prior to admission into a program wiO be subject to review by the
division dean (or Vice President for Academic Affairs) in wMch the program of study resides unless they are included
in an earned associate or higher degree.
2. Courses, even those that are part of an earned degree, wliich relv on technology, the health sciences, foreign language,
the sciences, or those with rapidly changing competencies, will be subject to review by the division dean where the
course resides. Courses subject to review wiU be compiled and maintained by the respective division.
3. Developmental coursework is valid for three years. After three years, smdents will have the option to re-take the
placement test and enroll in the indicated course or enroll in the last developmental course they successfully
completed.
4. Students applying for Health Sciences programs must adhere to the specific admission requirements including time
limits and course grades as oudined in the Health Sciences admission information packets.
5. All credit awarded is at the discretion of the college.
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Transcript Guidelines for Financial Aid Applicants
Applicants for financial aid must have all official transcripts on file in the Admission Office before their paperwork will
be processed by the Financial Aid Office. If the applicant does not have all official transcripts on file at the time an
application is submitted, he/she will be coded as "special credit" and will not be eligible to receive financial aid until
Transcript Guidelines for Veteran Applicants
Applicants for veteran educational benefits must have all official transcripts on file in the Admission Office i7ej'ore
certification will be processed b}' the Veteran Affairs Office. Veterans who completed a GED mav be required to submit
a transcript of all high school courses completed in grades 9 or higher. For more information, please see the Veterans'
Affairs Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office.
Transcript Guidelines for Health Sciences Program Applicants
Health sciences applicants who completed a GED may be required to submit a transcript of all high school courses
completed in grades 9 or higher to validate that prerequisites have been met.
Testing and Placement
Students enroUing in RCC enter with a variet)' of skills and academic backgrounds. In an effort to ensure appropriate course
placement, applicants mav be required to take a placement test (the need for testing is determined by an RCC counselor).
The COMPASS placement test covers math, reading and writing, and applicants may be required to take all or part of the
placement test. Many of RCC's college level courses require successful mastery of developmental course levels (i.e. MAT
060, 070, 080; RED 080, 090, ENG 075, 080, 090). The student's test scores v^'ill indicate if developmental courses are
needed prior to enrolling in coUege level courses.
RCC will accept student test scores received at other institutions provided the scores are from either the COMPASS or
ASSET test. No other test scores are recognized at RCC. Test scores may be no more than three years old.
Students are allowed to take the placement test two times within a three year period, and RCC will honor the test scores
that result in the highest course placement for the student.
Also, a computer skills placement test is required unless an applicant qualifies for a waiver. The Computer Skills Placement
Test (CSPT) is required for all curriculum students applying to RCC. The CSPT provides an accurate assessment of
essential skills needed by students to succeed in college courses. In a college learning environment heav^Oy committed to
the use of technology, computers, emaU, and Internet, students must be expected to master basic skills before enrolling
in classes where they must master advanced skills. Based on test scores and program requirements, students will be placed
in the appropriate pre-requisite course.
Students will be waived from the CSPT if one of the following has been verified:
a. Successful completion of 6411 Computer Applications I, 6412 Computer Applications II, or 6514 Digital
Communication with a grade of "B" or better. Students must enroll at RCC within two years after high school
graduation. This waiver is in accordance with the RCC-RCS Articulation Agreement.
b. Successful completion of CIS 070 Fundamentals of Computing or equivalent from any regionally accredited
institution within the last three years.
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transcripts have all been received. It is the responsibility' of the applicant to verify with the Admission Office that all ,©
transcripts have been received. At that time, the applicant should request that his/her program of study be changed from (^
"special credit" to an approved program of study and notify the Financial Aid Office that such a change has been made. §
A program change form is completed in the Records Office in consultation with a counselor. Sj
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c. Successful completion of CAS 3120 Introducdon to Computers from the Community and Workforce Education
Division (RCC) within the last three years.
V^iver of Placement Tests/ Developmental Courses
Students may have all or part of the placement tests and developmental courses waived (subject to Time Limits for Credit
S Acceptance) if their transcripts document that they have already passed the appropriate college-level English or mathematics
8 courses. Further, students may waive the mathematics placement and mathematics developmental courses with official
documentation of a score of 500 or better on the mathematics section of the SAT or a score of 21 or higher on the
tF mathematics section of the ACT. Students may also waive the reading/writing placement tests and reading/English
developmental courses with official documentation of a score of 500 or better on each of the writing and critical reading
sections of the SAT or with a score of 21 or higher on each of the reading and writing sections of the ACT. SAT and ACT
scores may be no more than three years old.
Admission Requirements for Special Circumstances
Re-Admitted (Former RCC) Curriculum Students
After a one-semester absence (excluding the summer term), former students (including RCC graduates) must submit an
updated RCC Admission Application, official transcripts from any additional institutions attended, and provide any other
information that may be required. They must also meet the current admission requirements for the program of study,
including evaluation of all coursework earned at RCC and other institutions.
Special Credit Students
An applicant who is not pursuing a curriculum program of study and is interested in taking only a limited number of
courses may enroll as a special credit student. He/she must complete an RCC Admission Application, and for admission
purposes, need not have a high school diploma or equivalent. Special credit smdents are permitted to register for some
credit courses, provided prerequisites have been met. Transcripts will be required to verify completion of prerequisite
requirements, or students may be required to take the coOege placement test to determine appropriate placement. All
policies, rules, and the Student Code of Conduct apply to special credit students. Special credit students are not eligible
for any form of financial aid through Rockingham Communit}' College.
High School Student Enrollment Options
Career and College Promise Pathways at Rockingham Community College provide several opportunities to high school
students. Career and College Promise offers three pathways:
1) College Transfer (open to juniors and seniors): earn college credits that are transferable to all UNC System Institutions
and many NC Independent Colleges and Universities,
2) Technical Career (open to juniors and seniors): potential to earn credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career,
or
3) Innovative High Schools (open to freshmen only): potential to earn a high school diploma and two years of college credit
through the Rockingham Early College High School.
Home school, private and public high school students who reside in North Carolina and meet the eligibility requirements
are allowed to enroll in a Career and College Promise Pathway.
Please refer to the Career and College Promise 2012-2013 High School Enrollment Options booklet for information
on eligibility requirements for each pathway.
Home Schooled Students
The home school administrator must provide proof that the home school is certified by the North Carolina Department
of Non-Public Instruction. This means that the administrator must have a school approval number (if applicable), a
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charter for the school or anything that notes approval from the North Carolina Department of Non-Public Instruction,
and provide copies of this information with the RCC Admission Application. The home school administrator must also
provide an official home school transcript. The transcript must be provided on the school's official letterhead, showing
specific courses completed or in progress for each year attended, and the grade received for each course. If the student
has graduated, the transcript must show date of graduation. The transcript must include the original signature of the
home school administrator. If the home school administrator and/or the student do not have the proper certification, the
student cannot register for any credit courses at Rockingham Community College. If the student insists on enrolling,
he/she must obtain a general education development (GED) certificate from RCC's Continuing Education Division before
being eligible to register for classes.
Home school students permitted to register for curriculum classes under the Career and College Promise Program are
subject to prevailing policies regarding avaUabUity of courses and payment of tuition and fees. The\' are responsible for
the payment of parking and technology fees and the purchase of required textbooks and materials.
Foreign Education Credits from. Secondary and/or Post-Secondary Institutions
In addition to completing the general college admission process, these students must submit copies of transcripts of all
foreign coursework completed at secondary and/or post-secondary instimtions to the Admissions Office. Photocopies are
acceptable. These documents must include a certified translation if they are not written in English.
In order for the transcript to be considered official, the student must also request an evaluation of foreign coursework
through one of the following agencies:
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
PO Box 514070
Milwaukee, Wi 53203-3470 USA
(414)289-3400
Internet address: www.ece.org
World Education Services
PO Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
(212)966-6311
Internet address: www.wes.org
The evaluation agency must send the evaluation direcdy to the RCC Admissions Office. Student copies will not be accepted.
Students who wish to have their post-secondary coursework considered for prerequisite or transfer credit must request
that the evaluation agency provide a course-by-course evaluation. Additional information, such as a course syllabus or
course catalog description may also be required. Once the official evaluation has been received by the Admissions Office,
the course(s) will be evaluated by the respective academic department for award of credit. No credit will be awarded for
grades below the "C" level. Students may be required to take the college's placement test if proper documentation of
appropriate prerequisite coursework is not received.
If the student has completed a GED or an accredited high school diploma in the United States, the foreign secondary
education transcript is not required.
Non-Immigrant (F-1 Visa) Students
An F-1 student visa status may be granted to a non-immigrant who is a bona fide student "qualified to pursue a full course
of study" at an academic instimtion authorized to admit foreign students. Wlien applying for an F-1 \nsa classification, die
individual must prove to a U.S. consular official that he/she wishes to enter the U.S. temporarily and solely for purposes of
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study and diat he/she has permanent residence in a foreign country with no intention of abandoning.
Rockingham Communit}' College is authorized by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to admit foreign
students who possess valid non-immigrant documentation. The applicant must complete the following steps to be
considered for admission:
Submit an RCC Admission Application and provide official transcripts of all foreign coursework completed at secondary
and/or post-secondary institutions to the Admissions Office. These documents must include a certified translation if
they are not written in English.
In order for the transcripts to be considered official, the student must also request an evaluation of foreign coursework
through one of the following agencies: ■•<
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
PO Box 514070 --'•■•■,
IVIilwaukee, WI 53203-3470 USA - ^ '
(414)289-3400
Internet address: www.ece.org
World Education Services
PO Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NPi' 10274-5087
(212)966-6311
Internet address: www.wes.org
The evaluation agency must send the evaluation direcdy to the RCC Admissions Office. Student copies will not be accepted.
Students who wish to have their post-secondary coursework considered for prerequisite or transfer credit must request
that the evaluation agency provide a course-by-course evaluation. Additional information, such as a course syllabus or
course catalog description may also be required. Once the official evaluation has been received by the Admissions Office,
the course(s) will be evaluated by the respective academic department for award of credit. No credit will be awarded for
grades below the "C" level. Students may be required to take the college's placement test if proper documentation of
appropriate prerequisite coursework is not received.
If English is not the student's primary language, he/she must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language.
Rockingham Communit)' College currentiy requires that international students whose native language is not English must
meet one of the following:
• Take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam and achieve a minimum score of 500 on the paper-
based or minimum of 173 on the computer-based test. Test scores must be sent direcdy from the Educational Testing
Service (the TOEFL administrator) to Admissions. Photocopies will not be accepted.
• Provide documentation of English as a Second Language proficiency in university level curricula.
• Provide documentation of successful course work in English at a U.S. or English-speaking institution of higher
education.
• Provide documentation of satisfactory completion of senior English at an accredited U.S. secondary school.
• Provide documentation of acceptable Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores. A student must achieve a minimum score
of 500 or better on both the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the test. Scores must be sent direcdy from the
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College Board (the SAT administrator) to Admissions. Photocopies will not be accepted.
The applicants must submit a completed F-1 Cerdfication of Financial Support form. All sponsors must submit a
completed and notarized F-1 Sponsor Support Form and any documentation required on the form. M\ documents must
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Once all required documentation has been received and the admission process is complete, the applicant will be issued a g
Form 1-20, which will be mailed to the address noted on the RCC Admission Application. "^
Upon arrival at Rockingham Communit)' College, the applicant will be scheduled to take a placement test in reading,
writing and mathematics. After the test, the applicant will meet with an advisor to review test results and register for
classes. Upon registering, the student must pay for classes immediately.
Within 5 days of establishing a residence, the student must notify' the Primary Designated School Official at RCC of
his/her new U.S. address and telephone number.
All application materials and supporting documentation must be received by May 1 for the fall semester and October 1
for the spring semester. Once aU requirements have been met, RCC wiU issue the Form 1-20. Students transferring from
another instimtion must meet the above requirements and submit a Form 1-538 (requesting permission to transfer) at
least 30 days prior to the start of the semester.
Student Records
Upon receipt of the application for admission from the prospective student, a student record file is established by the
Records Office. It is the policy of the college that this student record file shall be used throughout the stadent's enrollment
and maintain pertinent basic data relative to the individual's admission and academic progress. AU official documents
become the propert}- of the college. It is the smdent's responsibilit)' to notify the Records Office of name, address or other
directory information changes.
The contents of the student record file are as follows: application for admission, transcripts of the student's previous
educational record, placement test results, self-reported medical history, residency questionnaire, correspondence relative
to admission and academic progress. The contents of the smdent record file are maintained in accordance with the Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1 974.
Students that are no longer enrolled at Rockingham Communit\' College will have the contents of their student record fde
maintained in accordance with the North Carolina Communit)' College System Standard Records Retention and
Disposition Schedule dated April 1, 2001.
Prerequisite and/or Co-requisite Requirements - Equivalency Exemption
Rockingham Communit}- College is committed to complying with state regulations (23NCAC.02E.204) which require
Prerequisite and/or Co-requisite Requirements - Equivalency Exemption
Rockingham Communit}' College is committed to complying with state regulations (23NCAC.02E.204) which require the
following:
(1) (c) u (D) If the course is a prerequisite to another course, the smdent shall complete all component parts before
enrolling in the next course;
(1) (c) ii (E) If the course is a co-requisite to another course it must be taken before or in conjunction with that course.
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The Combined Course Library of the North Carolina Community College System lists minimum required course
prerequisites and co-requisites. In addition, Rockingham Community College may include additional prerequisites and co-
requisites if they are at a higher level. Students must comply with college requirements stipulating that courses may not
be taken until all prerequisites have been met. Instructors must clearly state the prerequisites of the course at the first
5 class session.
*S ^ student requesting a prerequisite and/or co-requisite equivalency exemption must submit the documentation
»^ demonstrating knowledge and/or skills required for admission to the course to the appropriate Division Dean or
^ Department Chair. Credit is not awarded for the exempted course. Documentation may include:
• the student's RCC academic record
• a transcript from another regionally accredited college indicating that the student has successfully completed the same
course or a course with similar objectives and content
• employment records demonstrating that the student has been employed in a position that already utilizes the sldUs
taught in the course
• Credit by Examination
• Credit for Prior Knowledge, Experience, or Certification
The Division Dean or Department Chair will review the request and send a written recommendation to the Vice President
for Academic Affairs indicating that the equivalent competencies for the prerequisite and/or co-requisite have been met.
Upon approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Division Dean or Department Chair will have the authority
to override the prerequisite and/or co-requisite during registration. Documentation for equivalency exemptions wiU be
kept on file with the Registrar in the Student Development office.
Course Substitution
Under extenuating circumstances, a student may apply to his/her advisor for approval of a course substitution. A course
substitution requires final approval by the appropriate dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Credit
Verification Form must be on file in the Records Office (student file) for audit purposes for graduation.
Credit through Education, Testing, and Other Educational Experiences
Request for Credit through education, testing and other educational experiences will be reviewed following the criteria
below.
1. Education Verification (Required Review of Official Transcript) - Courses which are judged equivalent in content and
quantit}- to courses offered at RCC and with a grade of "A", "B", or "C". Course review will foUow the Time Limits
for Credit Acceptance on page 14. Individual courses that are in sequence may be accepted when one grade of the
sequence is less than a "C" if approved by the appropriate Dean. Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading
system is acceptable for prior education verification if the grade awarded is equivalent to a "C" or better. Request must
be submitted to the Registrar and verification wiU be determined by:
a) An evaluation of the catalog description of the course.
b) Consideration of the program in which the student was enrolled when taking the course.
c) When appropriate, a conference with the student and/or a representative of the transferring instimtion.
d) Official transcripts for courses that are completed after enrollment at Rockingham Community' College must be
submitted in a timely manner as soon as the courses are completed from another college. It is the student's
responsibility to notify the Registrar of enrollment at other colleges during the last semester if apphing for graduation
and arrangements must be made to have official transcripts received by the end of the exam schedule for the semester
at RCC.
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e) Courses requested must have been completed at institutions maintaining either the accredited or correspondent
status with one of the following lists of accrediting agencies:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSA-CHE)
Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
North Central Association of CoUeges and Secondar)' Schools, The Higher Learning Commission (NCA-HLC) ©
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE) ^
New England Association of Schools and CoUeges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions (NEASC-CTCI) js
Southern Association of CoOeges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS) ""^
Western Association of Schools and CoUeges, Accrediting Commission for Communit)' and Junior CoUeges (VCASC- ^
ACCJC)
Western Association of Schools and CoUeges, Accrediting Commission for Senior CoUeges and Universities (WASC-
ACSCU)
II. Courses at institutions not affiliated with an accrediting agency — The acceptance of such courses for credit wiU be
determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs based upon a written recommendation from the appropriate
Dean of the subject area involved. The recommendation shaU reflect a course by course review and should involve
documentation of the validation process and a rationale and justification for granting credit. The decision of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs will be based upon appropriate consultation with faculr\' and staff and wUl be final.
Copies of the recommendation, documentation, and decision shaU become a part of the student's permanent record.
in. Advanced Placement - Students requesting credit for Advanced Placement courses with test scores of 3 or higher
must send official transcripts to the Admissions Office for evaluation by the Registrar. Credit for r«'o successive
courses can only be awarded with a score of five. Students who receive AP course credit at a communir\' coUege
but do not complete the general education core wUl have AP credit awarded on the basis of the receiving
institution's AP policy. Courses transferred from institutions other than North CaroUna communid,- coUeges are
not part of this agreement.
High School Advance
Placement Subject Examination
AP EngUsh Lang & Comp
AP English Lang & Comp
AP English Lit & Comp
AP EngUsh Lit & Comp
AP U.S. History
AP U.S. History
AP European History
AP European History
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics B
AP Math Calculus AB
AP Math Calculus BC
AP Math Calculus BC
AP Statistics
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inimum Score
Hours Awarded
RCC Course
3
3
ENG 1 1 1
5
6
ENGlll&ENG 113
3
3
ENG 111
5
6
ENG 111 & ENG 113
3
3
HIS 131
5
6
HIS 131 & HIS 132
3
3
HIS 121
5
6
HIS121&H1S 122
3
4
BIO 1 1 1
3
4
CHM131&CHM131A
5
4
CHM 151
3
4
BIO140&BIO140A
3
4
PHY 151
3
4
MAT 271
3
4
MAT 271
5
8
NL\T271 & MAT 272
3
4
MAT 151 &i\L\T151A
IV. International Baccalaureate (IB) — Credit will be awarded for Higher Level (HL) examinations. Students must have
their official IB scores sent to the Registrar for review and final approval. Credits granted for IB courses will
appear as a transfer course on the student's transcript. Credit will not be awarded for Standard Level (SL)
examinations unless noted. '
Course Credit
Art and Design II
Biology (HL)
English III A (HL)
EngUsh III B (HL)
EngHsh IV A (HL)
EngUsh IV B (HL)
History of the Americas
Part A (HL)
Part B (HL)
Spanish V (SL)
Score
RCC Equivalent
¥
Portfolio Review
5+
BIO 111
4
5+
ENG 231
3
5+ -
ENG 232
3
5+
ENG 261
3
5+
ENG 262
3
5+
HIS 131
3
5+
HIS 132
3
5+
SPA 211/212
6
Hours
V College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Subject Examination — Experiences may be validated through CLEP
Subject Examinations which are judged equivalent to courses offered at RCC. Credit wiU be awarded for a score of 50
or above on a CLEP Subject Examination that is at or above the mean score achieved by students in the national norms
sample who earned a grade of "C" in a regular college course in the subject. Equivalency and the amount of credit to
be awarded will be determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs based upon a written recommendation from
the appropriate Dean of the subject area involved. The decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs is final.
The recommendation should reflect the scope of the material measured and a rationale and justification of equivalency.
Copies of the recommendation and decision shall become a part of the student's academic record.
VI. Military Experiences — The acceptance of military experiences for credit may be reviewed based upon the criteria
outlined in A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Forces. The student can also request Credit
for Prior Knowledge, Experience, or Certification.
Students who have completed the Armed Forces Basic Training must provide a copy of form DD214 showing dates of
service and an honorable discharge. Credit for PED 111 and PED 112 will be awarded following the Time Limits for Credit
Acceptance.
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Registration, Tuition, and Fees
First-time students work with an advisor following completion of the admission process, which includes meeting with a
counselor, completion of placement tests (as needed), and fulfillment of any other admission requirements.
After the advisor has approved a smdent's course selection, the advisor will enter the course information and print a schedule
that includes fee payment information. AH students are expected to register during the time set aside for registration purposes.
After the first semester as a new or re-admitted student, an individual may register for classes using WebAdvisor WebAdvisor
is a comprehensive web-based tool that allows for online registration and access to other information via the Internet. Requests
and approvals for an Audit; S/U grade option; Repeat of a Course, Credit for Prior Knowledge, Experience, or Certification;
Credit by Examination; and Independent Study must be completed at the time of registration. (Registration and drop/add
dates and procedures are listed in the college calendar and in the schedules.)
An audit cannot be changed to credit or credit to audit after the deadline for adding courses without approval of the
instructor, advisor and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Course Load
A fiall-time student is one who is carrying twelve or more semester credit hours of course work. Course schedules and
course loads should be carefully planned through consultation with counselors and facult)' advisors. No student may carry
in excess of 19 credit hours fall or spring semesters or the equivalent (9 credit hours) for summer term without prior
approval of the appropriate division dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Students who plan to work are advised
to adjust their course loads proportionate to the number of hours of work.
Schedule Changes
At the beginning of each semester there is a scheduled period for registered smdents to drop and add courses. The time
limit for such changes appears in the College Calendar and curriculum course schedule. Registered students wishing to add
or drop courses during this period should see their advisor. Certain restrictions may apply with regard to the abilit)- to add
certain courses following the first class day of a given term.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is set by the State Board of Community Colleges and is subject to change without notice. Cost of textbooks and
supplies are additional expenses and vary according to the program of study. Current tuition and basic fees are as follows:
Registration ^
Rockingham Community College operates with a fall semester, spring semester, and summer term. Students should bring ^
the appropriate tuition and fees to the registration process. •§
After completing all steps in the admission process (including placement testing, if needed), students begin the registration rS
process by making an appointment with an assigned advisor who assists in plarming an overall program of study and in j^
making changes in that plan as they are needed. Students are encouraged to make an appointment with their advisor earh' "C
by phone or in person. .S
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Curriculum Programs of Study (subject to change)
5 North Carolina Residents tuition is $69.00 per credit hour
■*< *maximum tuition per semester IS $1162.00
*maximum student activity fee is $32.00
g- Out-of-State Students tuition is $261.00 per credit hour
'.Jj *maximum tuition per semester is $4234.00
f^ *maximum student activity fee is $32.00
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Fees are due each semester upon registration and must be paid before classes begin. Due dates for payment of tuition and
« fees will be posted on the RCC website and in the Curriculum Schedule. A student is not registered until tuition and fees
s' are paid. A student will be dropped from his or her courses if payment is not made by the published deadline.
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Establishment of Residency
The basis for determining the appropriate tuition charges rests upon whether a student is a resident or a nonresident for
tuition purposes. Every applicant for admission must make a statement as to the length of his or her residence in North
Carolina with assessment by the institution in accordance with current North Carolina law (General Statute 116-143.1).
To quaHfyr as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must have established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina
and maintained that legal residence for at least 1 2 months immediately prior to his or her classification as a resident for
tuition purposes.
To be eligible for classification as a resident for tuition purposes, a person must establish that his or her presence in the
State currentiy is, and during the requisite 12-month qualifying period was, for purposes of maintaining a bona fide
domicile rather than that of maintaining a mere temporary residence or abode incident to enrollment in an institution of
higher education.
An individual shall not be classified as a resident for tuition purposes and thus not rendered eligible to receive the in-State
tuition rate until he or she has provided such evidence related to legal residence and its duration as may be required by
officials of the institution of higher education from which the individual seeks the in-State tuition rate. , -,
North Carolina provides certain tuition benefits for spouses, family members and military dependents. Persons who qualify
for these benefits include spouses of North Carolina residents, spouses and dependents of active dut)f military personnel
stationed in North Carolina, and family members of deceased or disabled emergency workers.
If you beUeve you qualify for these benefits, you should contact the Registrar in the Records Office for a supplemental
form. When you have completed the supplemental form, please submit both that form and a copy of your residency
status application to the Registrar.
The burden of establishing the facts, which justify classification of a student as a resident entitied to in-state tuition rates
is on the applicant. International students, depending on visa classification, may not be eligible for North Carolina residency
status and in-state tuition.
Copies of the applicable North Carolina law and institutional regulations, contained in the current Manual to Assist the
Public Higher Education Institutions of North Carolina in the Matter of Student Residence Classification for Tuition
Purposes, which govern these determinations are available from the Registrar in the Records Office for inspection upon
request.
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Residence-and-Tuition Status Application Forms for change in residency status for purposes of tuition charges are available
from the Registrar in the Records Office in the Whitcomb Student Center. 2
If the student has substantial reason to believe that the out-of-state residency classification has been assigned in error, the §
decision of the Registrar may be appealed in writing to the Vice President for Student Development. ;£
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Strident Activity Fees (subject to change) K*
Fall and Spring Semesters §
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Students will pay activity fees according to the following schedule (per semester):
1-4 Credit Hours $8.00
5-7 Credit Hours $16.00 j§^
8-1 1 Credit Hours $24.00
1 2 or more Credit Hours $32.00
Summer Term
Each student (full-time or part-time) will pay a $1.00 student activit}' fee.
Graduation Fee
A $25 graduation fee will be charged to all students completing a certificate, and diploma or associate degree program.
The fee includes the cost of providing the diploma, cover, cap, gown, and 10 graduation invitations.
The cost of a replacement diploma is $35.00.
Technology Fee paid by all students
1-3 credit hours - $10.00 per semester
4 or more credit hours — $16.00 per semester
Parking Fee paid by all students
$10.00 fall and spring semester
$5.00 summer term
Senior Citizens
North Carolina residents who are 65 years or older may take up to 6 curriculum credit hours per term at Rockingham
Communin* College with no mition charged. Additional courses taken beyond the 6 credit hours are subject to tuition and
fees at the current rates.
North Carolina residents who are 65 years or older may take one course of non-credit instruction per academic term with
no mition charged. Required course materials are the responsibility of the student. There are no fee waivers for self-
supporting classes for any smdent, regardless of age.
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Tuition Refunds
1^ Curriculum
"SS 1 . Classes which begin during the first week of the semester:
^ A student who officially withdraws prior to the first day of class(es) of the academic semester as noted in the college
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.o calendar is due a 100 percent refund. Also, a student is eligible for a 100 percent refund if the class in which the
*§ student is officially registered fails to "make" due to insufficient enrollment.
, A student who officially withdraws from the class(es) prior to or on the official 10 percent point of the semester will
.2 receive a 75 percent refund.
S 2. Classes which begin other than the first week of the semester:
■£, For classes beginning at times other than the first week (seven calendar days) of the semester, a student who officially
Qs withdraws from the class prior to the first class meeting will receive a 100 percent refund. A student who officially
withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10 percent point of the class will receive a 75 percent refund.
To comply with applicable federal regulations regarding refunds, federal regulations will supersede the state refund
regulations stated in this rule.
Occupational Extension
1. Membership Classes:
A student who officially withdraws from an occupational extension class(es) prior to the first class meeting will be
eligible for a 100 percent refund. Also, a smdent is eligible for a 100 percent refund if the class in which the student
is officially registered fails to "make" due to insufficient enrollment.
After the class begins, a student who officially withdraws from the class prior to or on the 10 percent point of the
scheduled hours of the class will be given, upon request of the student, a 75 percent refund. The rule applies
regardless of the number of times the class meets or the number of hours the class is scheduled to meet.
2. Contact Hour Classes: . ■ .
A student who officially withdraws from a contact hour occupational extension class(es) prior to the first class
meeting will be eligible for a 100 percent refund. Also, if an applicable class fails to "make" due to insufficient
enrollment, a student is eligible for a 100 percent refund. After the class begins, a student who officially withdraws
from the class prior to or on the 5th calendar day of the first day of class(es) will be given, upon request of the
student, a 75 percent refund. The rule applies regardless of the number of times the class meets or the number of
hours the class is scheduled to meet.
Additional Costs
Accident Insurance
Accident insurance, covering the student during hours in school is available. The premium is subject to change by the
insuring agency. This insurance may be required in certain high-risk programs.
Textbooks and Supplies
Costs of textbooks and supplies are additional expenses for which the student should plan. These expenses vary according
to the program of study. Estimated supply fees are listed in the program of study and in certain course descriptions.
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Financial Aid
Financial Aid Policy ^
Rockingham Communirv' College is committed to assisting students in preparing for the cost of higher education. *»*
Education is a big investment of time, money and effort for students and families. RCC makes every effort within the ,^
limitations of its available financial resources, to assure that no qualified student will be denied the opportunit\' to attend .^
the college because of a lack of adequate funds to meet expenses. Financial assistance is available in a varieU' of forms m
including Grants, work-study, and scholarships that may be used singularly or in combination to meet the student's total ^
need. f$»
Financial aid is awarded without regard to the applicant's race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, age,
handicap, or gender. However, students must demonstrate financial need and maintain satisfactory academic progress as
described by the college policy as found in the college catalog.
Student eligibilit)- requirements for receiving grants and work-smdy funds are as follows:
• A student must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
• A student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after which the results are received
and processed by the RCC Financial Aid Office.
• A smdent must be enroUed in an approved program of smdy at RCC
• A student must maintain Financial Aid Satisfactor}' Academic Progress while enrolled at RCC to continue to receive
financial aid
• A student receiving federal financial aid must not be in default on anv student federal loan or owe a refund on any
Title IV grant at any educational institution (individual situations may require supporting documentation)
• A student must nevxr have been convicted of any illegal drug offense while receiving federal student aid. A prior
drug-related conviction does not necessarily make a smdent ineligible for aid. Call 1-800-433-3243 for more
information.
Students may apply for financial aid, but aid will not be processed until they have first been accepted for admission by the
Admissions Office and all official transcripts from high school/GED and prior colleges have been received. Any student
wishing to use financial aid funds to pay for tuition and fees at time of registration should have completed all
documentation for their financial aid file no later than June 15 for Fall registration and November 15 for Spring registration.
Availability- of eligible funds at registration is not guaranteed; however, the financial aid office will make every effort to
process all files in a timely manner for late submissions.
Smdents must keep in mind that they are eligible for financial aid only for courses that are in their prescribed course of
smdy and for remedial courses taken as a result of placement test scores. Math 050, although required for some students,
is not counted toward hours to determine financial aid eligibUit}'. Audit courses and courses taken as Credit by Examination
(CE) are not eligible for financial aid. Elective courses taken outside their program of study may affect students' fmancial
aid award.
Financial aid does not cover classes not required in a student's active program of smdy. Enrolling in classes not required
for graduation, may result in financial aid funds being owed back to RCC by the smdent, if financial aid is used to cover
the charges associated with these courses.
Rights and Responsibilities of Students
Smdents should know and understand their rights and responsibilities for continuation of financial aid under the Tide IV
programs (Federal PeU Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Oppormnity Grant, Federal Work-smdy, and Federal
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Direct Loans, if available). These include:
• The student has the responsibility of nodfying the financial aid office of any other scholarships, grants, or loans
extended to him/her from sources outside of the college.
• All awards are based on full-time enrollment for the academic year. Adjustments wiU be made accordingly if a student
is enrolled for less than full time or does not attend the entire year. ,
• Students must maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress as outlined in the College Catalog in order to
receive any type of financial assistance.
• The student who withdraws from school and creates an overpayment will not be allowed to receive financial assistance
until the overpayment has been repaid in full.
• Financial need will be reevaluated each year and appropriate increases or decreases in the amount of the assistance
offered wiU be made. A current FAFSA must be submitted each academic year for the purpose of the reevaluation.
RCC's priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1 5 of each year for the following fall semester (which begins
in August).
• Enroll only in courses required in your major. Financial aid pays for only required courses.
Financial Aid wiU be considered and awarded/adjusted according to the student's appropriate credit-hour enrollment
stams:
• Full-time student — 12 or more credit hours
• Three- Quarters-Time student - 9 - 1 1 credit hours
• Half-Time student - 6 - 8 credit hours
• Less than Half-Time student — 5 or fewer credit hours
The following programs at Rockingham Community College do not have an Associate's degree component, and Tide IV
credit hours have a specific calculation:
• Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660) _
• Surgical Technology Diploma (D45740)
• Cosmetology Diploma (D55140)
• Basic Law Enforcement Training (C551 20)
• Cosmetology Certificate (C55 140)
NOTE: Once students are taking actual COS courses, aid is paid at fiJl-time status. The required clock hours, must
be completed before students are eligible for a second disbursement of aid. Students not taking COS courses who
are accepted into the cosmetology program will be subject to the clock hour conversion formula listed below. BLET
students must complete the required clock hours before being eligible for aid the following semesters.
To determine Tide IV credit hours for Practical Nursing and Surgical Technology:
• Multiply the number oflecmre/lab and contact hours by 16 weeks and divide by 37.5.
• Example: registered for 4 classes and 13 contact hours (13 contact hours xl6) -^ 37.5 = 5.55 Tide IV credit hours.
Round down to 5 Tide IV credit hours and receive aid at less than half-time status.
Your award wiU be prorated depending on the number of contact hours you are taking:
23 contact hours or more - 100%
17-22 contact hours - 75%
12-16 contact hours - 50%
Fewer than 1 2 contact hours wiU be - 25%
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Types of Available Financial Aid
All students seeking federal or state financial aid based on need must begin the process bv completing the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application may be completed online at \\-u-\^'.fafsa.gov. A student may request ,„^
paper copies of the appUcarion by calling 1-800-433-3243. The student wiU receive the results from the federal processor ***
in the form of a Student Aid Report (SAR) and the schools noted by the student will receive the electronic results in the
The Student Aid Report (SAR) is the official notification of the student s Pell grant eUgibUitv. Determination of award
amounts are made in the financial aid office based on the information provided on the student's SAR as well as required
documents and materials furnished by the student. Federal Pell grants are awarded to eligible students who are enrolled
on a full-time or part-time basis in an eligible curriculum program.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The financial aid office will award the FSEOG to eligible students on an individual basis. Student eligibilit\' is determined
by the SAR information from the FAFSA. This grant varies in amount and is awarded each semester based upon student
need each semester. As monies are limited in this fund, students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA early.
North Carolina Comtnunity College Grant (NCCCG)
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Legal residents of North Carolina who
are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in an eligible curriculum program at a North Carolina communit)' college and who
demonstrate moderate financial need based upon FAFSA results mav be eligible for this grant. Both eligibiLit\' and tunding
are determined by CFNC.
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (ELS)
This scholarship was created bv the 2005 NC General Assemblv to provide financial assistance to needv NC resident
students attending eligible colleges and universities located within the state of NC. EUgibilit\' requirements are: Legal
resident of North Carolina, be admitted, enrolled and classified as an undergraduate student in a degree, certificate or
diploma program at an eligible North Carolina institution and demonstrate moderate financial need based on the FAFSA
information. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in an eligible curriculum program to receive the NC
Education Lottery Scholarship. Both eligibilit\- and funding are determined by CFNC.
Federal Work Study
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs on campus for students who demonstrate financial need, are enrolled in
a minimum of 6 credit hours in an approved course of study, maintain a 2.0 or better GPA, and have completed the
FAFSA application. Job assignments are based on departmental needs, student's interest, skills and class schedule; and
contingent upon available funds. Work-study jobs are available in manv academic and administrative departments on
campus. Applications are available online at www.rockinghamcc.edu or in the Financial Aid Office.
Scholarships Provided through the Rockingham
Community College Foundation
Various individuals and organizations contribute funds for scholarships. The scholarships and the criteria tor consideration
that are available at RCC are listed below. Scholarship applications must be received each j'ear by March 1 in order to be
considered for award for the following fall and spring semesters.
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college's financial aid office. The financial aid office is authorized to request additional documentation as needed to ,^
complete the verification and awarding process. m
Federal Pell Grant i ^
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Endowed Scholarships
Sudie P. Adams Nursing Scholarship
• S This scholarship was established in August 1994 by Mrs. Sudie P. Adams of the Bethany area in Rockingham County. It
> was Mrs. Adams' belief in education and the need for properly trained health-care providers that led her to establish the
^ scholarsliip which is awarded to second-year nursing students with a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate a commitment to the health
^ care profession. Preference will be given to students with financial need.
.§ The Ben R. and Lemma M. Apple Scholarship
This scholarship was established in October 2003 through a gift from the Ben R. and Lemma M. Apple Foundation which
was created by Mrs. Apple of Madison, NC, prior to her death in 1990. This scholarship was designed to promote the values
of education among residents in this area and to encourage students from lower to middle income backgrounds to excel
academically and work toward realizing their full potential. Apple scholarships are awarded to students between the ages
of 16 and 21 who are current residents of western Rockingham or eastern Stokes County and have lived there for one
year or longer. Recipients, who can be enrolled in any program of study leading to a degree of diploma, must demonstrate
financial need and never have been convicted of a felon)'. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if a 2.75 GPA
is maintained.
Patricia Lufty Apple Scholarship
Tliis scholarship was established in July 2000 by Mrs. Patricia Luft)- Apple of Reidsville, NC. Mrs. Apple created this
scholarship to assist students interested in helping others through medicine. It is awarded to students who reside in
Rockingham County- or adjacent counties who desire to study for a degree in Nursing or any other medical field. Recipients
must have a 3.0 GPA and their scholastic merit as well as their financial need will be considered, and the scholarship is
renewable for a second year if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.
W.B. "Dud" Apple, Jr. Scholarship
The W.B. "Dud" Apple, Jr. Scholarship was created in December 1998 by Mr. Apple of Reidsville, NC. As a father, Mr.
Apple experienced the positive impact that education had on the lives of his four children and wanted to endow a
scholarship to honor each of them and to remember their mother, Dorothy Wilson Apple. Apple Scholarship recipients
win have a 2.75 GPA; be enrolled in an allied health program; be residents of Rockingham County; and demonstrate
financial need. The scholarship is available to traditional and non-traditional students and is renewable for a second year
if the required GPA is maintained.
Atkins-Pryor Scholarship
Eden residents, Mark and Brenda Pryor Atkins established this scholarship, which became fuUy endowed in December
2009, as a tribute to their parents, Dr. Samuel and Elizabeth Atkins and Leonard and Catherine Pryor, who they say
provided love, inspiration and motivation for their children. Their parents were great proponents of learning and
impressed upon them the need for education. As a teacher in Rockingham County schools, Mrs. Atkins was acutely aware
of the personal and financial price exacted from young people who did not choose to stay in school. Mr. and Mrs. Atkins
hope this scholarship wiU help students experience success through education. Recipients of the Atkins-Pryor Scholarship
will be residents of Rockingham County who are enrolled full-time in any RCC program of study leading to a degree or
diploma. Atkins-Pryor Scholars will have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be
given to high school seniors, but non-traditional students may receive the scholarship.
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BB&T Community Scholarship
As a part of a merger agreement with Mutual Saving Bank, BB&T established a community- trust grant program to benefit
area non-profit organizations. Endowing a scholarship at Rockingham Community College in 1999 with a portion of ,,^^^^
these funds was a way of fulfilling the corporation's mission to make the communities served by the bank more successful •»*
in any course of study leading to a degree or diploma. Scholastic merit and financial need will both be considered for the ,^
and ultimately better places to live. Recipients must be residents of Rockingham Count)*; have a 2.75 GPA; and be enrolled
in any course of study leading to a degree or diploma. Scholastic merit and financial need ^
award. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
Marion "Mike" Bagwell Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by family and friends of Marion "Mike" Bagwell in December 1994 to recognize his
professional contributions to an area industry. Isometrics. The purpose of this scholarship, which was endowed in March
of 1995, is to assist vocational students in attaining the specialized training their work requires. Scholarships will be awarded
annually to students enrolled in the Machining Technology, Welding Technology or Industrial Systems Technology
programs. Recipients must have a 2.75 GPA and preference will be given to students planning to reside and work in
Rockingham County.
Welsford Farrell Bishopric Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Welsford Farrell Bishopric, who was elected the first chairman of the Board
of Trustees of Rockingham Community College and served in that capacity for 23 consecutive years. The recipient must
demonstrate financial need, enroll in a post-secondary degree or diploma program, and maintain a "C+" average.
Preference wUl be given to Spray Cotton Mills employees or their children and Rockingham Count)' residents.
Raymond W. Bratton Memorial Scholarship
Raymond Bratton's wife, Mary, and sons. Randy and WUliam, established this scholarship in his memory in December of
1998. Mr. Bratton was a longtime resident of ReidsviUe, NC who valued education and admired the work RCC was doing
in the count)'. Recipients of this scholarship wiU be enrolled in the college transfer program with a 2.75 GPA and preference
will be given to those planning to major in pharmacy or education. Students must demonstrate financial need and the
scholarship is renewable if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.
Richard Glenn Carter Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was begun in May 1991 by members of the Shiloh Volunteer Fire Department in Rockingham County.
A gift from Richard's parents, Norman and Donna Carter of Stoneville, endowed the fund. The scholarship will be
awarded to students in a vocational or technical program with preference being given to students in the nursing program
and to those who have served their communities in some emergency service capacity. Recipients must demonstrate financial
need, be residents of Rockingham County and maintain a 2.75 GPA.
Cate Scholarship
The Redford Cate family of Reidsville, N.C. established this scholarship. Recipients must be twenty-five years of age or
older and demonstrate financial need. Recipients must be a resident of Rockingham County enrolled in a two-year program
and preference wiU be given to applicants who attend First Baptist Church on Main Street in Reidsville. This scholarship
is renewable for a second year if the recipient maintains a "B" average.
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Citty Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established at RCC in November 2005 by family members of Alma and Russell G. Citty, R. Price Citty,
and Robert B. Citt)' Sr., of Reidsville, NC. It was established in memory of two parents and two sons to honor their lives
and legacy by giving back to the community which has been such a strong support to them throughout their years as
operators of Citty Funeral Home in Reidsville. Recipients of this scholarship will be full dme students; residents of
Rockingham, Guilford, Caswell or Alamance Counties; be in good academic standing and be enrolled in a program of study
g leading to an associate degree with preference given to those in science programs. Financial need will be considered, and
^ the scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
Fred B. Coates Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Fred B. Coates, a veterinarian in Reidsville. First priority will be given to a
Rockingham Count)' student who is enroUed in the College Transfer Program pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or
a related field. Second priority will be given to a Rockingham County student enrolled in the College Transfer Program
aspiring to become a medical doctor or nurse. Preference will be given to any student recommended by the Reidsville
Veterinary Hospital. Recipients will automatically receive a second-year scholarship if a "B" average is maintained.
Connolly Family Memorial Scholarship
The Connolly Family Memorial Scholarship was established in June 1991 by the children of Thomas and Margaret
Connolly and siblings of Monica Connolly of Madison. This scholarship is awarded to a second-year associate degree
nursing student in the top 25 percent of their class who is not receiving government tuition assistance. - '
Raymond H. Cure Scholarship
This scholarship was established in October 2003 by friends and former students of Mr. Raymond H. Cure of Madison,
NC in recognition of his many contributions as a coach, teacher, administrator and friend. Cure Scholars wiU be selected
from graduating seniors attending Dalton L. McMichael High School who are enrolled full time in any area of study in
the college transfer program, have a 2.75 GPA and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is renewable for a second
year if the required GPA is maintained.
Merle Adams Dabbs Business Scholarship
The Merle Adams Dabbs Business Scholarship was established in December 1990 by a family member in memory of Mrs.
Dabbs who owned and operated Dabbs Florist in Reidsville. The scholarship will be awarded to traditional students
graduating from a Rockingham Countv' high school on the basis of service, dedication, and participation in school and
community- acti\nties. Recipients must (1) graduate in the top 25 percent of their senior class; (2) plan to major in a business
curriculum; and (3) demonstrate a true desire to better themselves through education. If two candidates are equally
qualified, financial need will be considered. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the recipient maintains a 3.0
average.
Dickerson-Blankenship Scholarship
The Dickerson-Blankenship Scholarship was established in February 1991 in memory of James Wesley "Buddy" Dickerson,
Thelma Davis Dickerson, Cecil Norman Blankenship and Syble Allison Blankenship and in honor of their families.
Scholarships will be awarded to students with a 2.0 GPA who have been active in school, church, and/or community
service organizations. Students may be enroUed in any program of study and demonstrate a desire to better themselves
through education. The scholarship is renewable if the required GPA is maintained.
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Duncan P. Dixon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Duncan Dixon was a mathematics instructor at Rockingham Communit)' College when the college opened in 1966 and
taught here for eleven years. Friends and fellow facult)' members established this scholarship in July of 1998 in memory
of the contributions to the college and the teaching profession that Duncan made. Recipients of the award must have a
2.75 GPA, be from any geographical area and enrolled in any program leading to a degree or diploma. The scholarship is
renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained. ,Q
Ida Hauser Duncan Scholarship Q
Dr. Dorothy M. Haith of Perry, Georgia and formerly of ReidsviUe, NC, established this scholarship in 2011 to honor ^^^
Mrs. Duncan who was a teacher of social studies and business at ReidsviUe 's Washington High School from 1938 to 1958.
Mrs. Duncan took a deep interest in teaching her students more than academics. As a student who benefitted from Mrs.
Duncan's mentoring and encouragement and as an enthusiastic believer in higher education herself, Dr. Haith established
this scholarship to express appreciation for the positive influence Mrs. Duncan had on her life and many others. Recipients
of the scholarship will be seniors graduating from ReidsviUe Senior High School who are enrolled full-time in any RCC
program of study leading to a degree or diploma. Duncan Scholars will demonstrate good character, a sincere desire for
education and financial need. Recipients must have a minimum 2.25 grade point average and show academic promise for
completing their course of study at RCC. This scholarship is renewable for up to two additional years of smdy if the
recipient continues to make the required academic progress.
Emily Rothrock Durban Scholarship
This scholarship was established in October 2004 by family members of Mrs. Durban a resident of ReidsviUe, NC. The
scholarship was estabUshed in celebration of her 85th birthday to recognize her Ufelong commitment to education and to
helping students. EmUy's famUy hopes that her legacy of caring and encouragement wiU continue through this scholarship.
Durban scholarships wiU be awarded to non-traditional aged students enroUed in any area of study who demonstrate
financial need. The scholarship may be renewed for a second year.
Alice and John Dyer Scholarship
The children of Alice and John Dyer established this scholarship in 1998 to express love and admiration for their parents
who were Ufe-long residents of Eden, NC. The estabUshment of this scholarship is meant to show appreciation for their
mother's and father's continual love, guidance, tenderness, dedication, and patience. Recipients wiU be fuU-time students;
residents of Rockingham Count}'; have a minimum GPA of 2.75; and be enroUed in a technical or vocational curriculum.
Financial need wiU be considered in awarding this scholarship that is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is
maintained.
Eden Business Scholarship
The Eden Business Scholarship was estabUshed in 1996 by local businesses to assist and encourage Morehead High School
graduates in their pursuit of business careers by providing financial support associated with the cost of attending
Rockingham Community' CoUege. This scholarship wiU be awarded to Morehead High School graduates (both traditional
and non-traditional) who are fuU-time students in the college transfer program for the business curriculum. The recipient
must have achieved at least a 2.75 Morehead High School GPA, have demonstrated a true desire to better themselves
through education and have been a weU-rounded student who participated in school and community activities. The
scholarship is renewable for a second year if the student maintains a 3.0 RCC GPA.
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Martha Jacobs Eula Endowed Scholarship
The Martha Jacobs Eula Endowed Scholarship was established in November 1989 through a bequest made by Mrs. Eula.
It was Mrs. Eula's dedication to education and her experience in RCC art classes that prompted her to include this
scholarship in her will. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student studying in the arts field. There are no geographical
restrictions on residency and financial need is a consideration for making this award.
g Harry M. Fitz Scholarship
^ Mr. Ted Haapala of Eden, NC, created this scholarship in memory of his father-in-law, Harry M. Fitz. Mr Fitz served as
f*» the Assistant Superintendent of Property at the University of New Hampshire from 1947 to 1969. He achieved this
position without the benefit of a college education. It was Mr. Fitz's support and encouragement that led Mr Haapala to
complete his own college degree as a non-traditional student. Mr. Haapala's appreciation of his father's-in-law
encouragement led him to establish this scholarship in his memory. Scholars wiU be non-traditional smdents enrolled in
information technology programs. Recipients must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, be enrolled full-time, and demonstrate
financial need,.
Fitz-Haapala Scholarship
This scholarship was established in March 2004 by Theodore E. and Gloria F. Haapala of Eden, NC in memory of their
parents Eino and Aili Haapala and Harry and Delia Fitz, who valued education and training beyond high school. Recipients
will be non-traditional age students enrolled fuU time in allied health programs, child care provider programs, or the
machinist program. They must have a GPA of 2.8, and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is renewable for
additional years, if the required GPA is maintained. '
The Kempson Ellington and Thehna Heggie Freeman Memorial Scholarship ' '
The Kempson Ellington and Thelma Heggie Freeman Memorial Scholarship was established in 1996 through a bequest
from the Freemans' estate. As residents of Rockingham Count)', the Freemans knew the value of Rockingham Community
College and its abUit}' to provide smdents with a quality education. Scholarships wiU be made to residents of Rockingham
Count}' who desire to better themselves through education. Students must have a 2.5 GPA to qualify for a scholarship and
scholarships are renewable for additional years if the required average is maintained.
Jerry L. Frye Scholarship
An intense interest in and dedication to education led Faye Frye and her sons, Matt and Chris of Stoneville to endow a
scholarship in her husband's and their father's name. Recipients of this scholarship wiE be high school seniors from the
StoneviUe attendance area of the Rockingham County School system. Scholars may be enrolled in any area of study and
financial need will be considered if two or more smdents are equally qualified. The scholarship is renewable for a second
year if the smdent maintains a 2.75 GPA.
Futch Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2006 by Nat and Peggy Futch of Stokesdale. Through their volunteer activities the
couple became acutely aware of the county's need for qualit)' child care and of RCC's excellent early childhood education
program. Futch Family Scholars will have a minimum 2.75 GPA, demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in the early
childhood education program. Preference will be given to Rockingham County residents and the scholarship is renewable
for additional years of stody if satisfactory academic progress is made.
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Garrett Endowed Scholarship
The Garrett Scholarship was begun by Mr. and Mrs. |ohn W. Garrett, III in March 1991. This scholarship will be awarded
to a Reids\ille High School student who graduates in the top third of their class. The scholarship is renewable for a second ,^
year if the recipient maintains a "B" average. •*»
Gillie Memorial Scholarship .^
The Gillie Memorial Scholarship was begun in December 1989 in memory of Garland Kemp Gillie, Sr., as a tribute to his g
wiUingness to help others whenever possible and in memory of Garland Kemp Gillie, Jr., in recognition of his interest in ^
education and his respect for academics. This scholarship will be awarded to students from Rockingham, Stokes, or Caswell ;5
Coundes on the basis of service, dedication, and participation in school and community' activities. Recipients should (1)
graduate in the top 25 percent of their high school class, (2) plan to major in the liberal arts, and (3) demonstrate a true
desire to better themselves through education. If two or more applicants appear to be equally qualified, financial need of
the applicant wUl be the determining factor.
Sergeant Carter Lee Graves Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in October 1994 by retired Command Sergeant Major Perry G. Graves, Sr. of ReidsviUe,
NC, in memory of his brother. Carter, who was a young soldier killed in action in the Viemam conflict in 1969. It was
Carter's deep belief in the value of education, freedom and equal justice that led his brother to establish this scholarship.
This scholarship will be awarded to students residing in Rockingham Count}' with preference to residents of ReidsviUe
and African-American students. Eligible students must have a 2.75 GPA and be enrolled in any program of study leading
to a degree, diploma or certificate, and is renewable for a second year of the students maintains a 2.75 GPA.
Gray- Truslow Scholarship
The Gray-Truslow Scholarship was begun in November 1989 to honor Caroline (Tine) Gray Truslow 's parents, the late
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Price Gray of Winston-Salem, NC, and to acknowledge the advantages she and her husband. Dr.
Roy E. Truslow, have been fortunate enough to enjoy and want to share with others. The only requirement the recipient
must meet is to have a desire to better himself through education. This scholarship does not have any geographical
restrictions, scholastic requirements, or designated field of study. The award may be made to either a first- or second-\'ear
student at RCC.
Margaret E. Griffin Scholarship
Margaret Griffin taught speech communications and English at RCC for thirt\' years as a professor in the Humanities
Department. She created this scholarship in December 2007 to honor the many special smdents she taught during her
career here. Griffin Scholars must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Recipients may be full- or
part-time students and preference will be given to students planning to major in speech communication or English.
EinoJ. Haapala Scholarhsip
This scholarship was established by Mr. Theodore Haapala of Eden in memory of his father, Eino, who was a certified
public accountant and the first in his family to attain formal education beyond high school. As the beneficiary of a quality
education, Mr. Haapala acquired the knowledge and expertise to become a partner in a CPA firm and then later to own
his own firm. Haapala Scholars will be non-traditional age smdents enroUed in information technology programs. They
must have a 2.8 GPA, be enrolled full-time and demonstrate financial need.
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The Haapala Family Scholarship
The Haapala Family Scholarship was established in Februar)' 2012 by Theodore E. Haapala of Eden, NC and the Gloria
F. Haapala Family Trust. The Haapala family created this scholarship to assist good students who may encounter
unexpected difficulties that might prevent them from continuing their educadon without some assistance. Scholarship
^ recipients will be students in good academic standing, enrolled in any program leading to a degree or diploma who have
,^ encountered unexpected fmancial hardships that might jeopardize the compledon of their program. Haapala Family
Scholars must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate financial need. Recipients will be selected during
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Q the fall semester for a spring semester award. This scholarship is available for one semester and is not renewable.
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Gloria F. Haapala Scholarship
This scholarship was established in January 2007 by Theodore E. Haapala of Eden, NC and his children, Mark and Mary-
EUen. It is in memory of Gloria Fitz Haapala, a former educator, teacher and Literacy mtor who believed in the value of
education and continuing one's education beyond high school. Gloria F. Haapala Scholars will be non-traditional age
students enrolled in education or allied health programs. Recipients must have a 2.8 GPA, be enrolled full time and
demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is renewable for additional years of study if a recipient maintains the required
GPA and is making satisfactory academic progress. r^,
Dorothy M. Haith Scholarship
Dorothy Haith was a native of ReidsviUe, NC and a graduate of Reidsville's Washington High School. She went on to earn
her doctorate in information services. As an enthusiastic believer in higher education and in appreciation for the quality
education she received in ReidsviUe Citv' Schools, Dr. Haith established this scholarship to help make a difference in the
lives of students in her hometown through education. Scholarship recipients will be seniors graduating from Reids\'ille High
School who are enrolled full-time in any RCC program of study leading to a degree or diploma. Haith Scholars will
demonstrate a potential for success in higher education but are not necessarily at the top academic levels that would qualify
them for merit awards. Recipients wiU demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is renewable for up to two additional
3'ears of study if the recipient continues to meet the scholarship's requirements. :
Hance Second Chance Scholarship
The children of Laconla "Toby" Hance and their spouses established this scholarship to honor the memory of a man who
believed in the value of and the need for education. This scholarship is designed to assist those who need a "second
chance" to get the education required to improve their lives. Hance Scholars wUl be residents of Rockingham County who
are returning to school after a time away from education. Recipients may be enrolled in anv area of smdy leading to a
degree, diploma or certificate. They may be enrolled either full- or part-time and must demonstrate financial need. There
is no minimum GPA required to qualify' for this scholarship, but recipients must maintain a 2.5 or better GPA after their
first semester of study.
Robert A. Harris Scholarship
This scholarship was established in December 1997 by friends of Robert Harris of Eden to recognize his many
contributions to Rockingham Community College as a trustee and member of the RCC Foundation Board of Directors.
Recipients will be residents of Rockingham Count}' studying in any area leading to a degree or diploma. Harris Scholars
win be high school seniors who have a 2.75 GPA and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a
second year if this GPA is maintained.
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Maude C. Heffher Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established through a bequest made by Ms. Heffner and may be awarded to saidents enrolled in any
program leading to a degree or diploma. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and maintain a "C" average. This ,^^^
scholarship is renewable if a "C" average is maintained. • ««
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Dorothy and Jesse Helms Scholarship ,^
The Marion Bagwell family of Reidsville, NC created this scholarship to honor Senator Jesse Helms and his wife Dorothy. ^
Senator Helms began his career in newspaper journalism before entering the radio and television broadcasting fields. He Q
then entered politics and represented North Carolina in the United States Senate from 1972 to 2002 and served as 'S
Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Agriculture Committee. This scholarship will be awarded ^
to full-time students in the college transfer program with a 3.0 GPA who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism.
Hickman-Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
The Stoneville, North Carolina Rotary Club established the Hickman-MitcheU Scholarship in June 1998 in memory of
Powell Hickman and Elizabeth Mitchell, residents of Stoneville who were killed by the tornado that struck the area on
March 20, 1998. Club members felt that by creating a scholarship in memory of the retired farmer and young schoolteacher
that something good could come out of the tragedy. Recipients of the scholarship must have a 3.0 GPA and be from the
Stoneville attendance zone in the Rockingham County School system. Scholars may be enrolled in any area of study that
leads to a degree or diploma and the award is renewable for a second year if the GPA is maintained.
The Betty P. and William G, Holland Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Bett)' Holland of Reidsville, NC and became endowed in June 2010. As an
employee of Rockingham Communit}' College for over 36 years, Mrs. Holland had an oppormnit\' to see first-hand what
access to education beyond high school could do for students. During their fort\'-two years of marriage, Betty and her
husband, Bill, quiedy helped many people with funds for various needs. As an expression of her high regard for education
and her confidence in RCC to provide students with a quality experience, Mrs. Holland established this scholarship as a
way to continue her and her late husband's care and concern for others. Holland Scholarships will be awarded to
students who graduate from a Rockingham Count)' higjh school; demonstrate financial need; have a 3.0 grade point average; and are
enroUed in an allied health program.
Home Builders Association of Rockingham County Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1988 by the Rockingham Count}' Chapter of the Home Builders Association and is
awarded to a Rockingham Count}' resident who is a high school graduate and has maintained a "C" average. Preference
will be given to students in vocational programs related to the building industry. Recipients must demonstrate financial
need.
Patty Hoskins Memorial Education Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in August 1994 by Mr. and Mrs. James R. Walker of Eden, NC. Mrs. Walker established
the scholarship in memory of her daughter, Patty who was an outgoing young woman who loved people, animals of all
kinds and life in general. Recipients of this scholarship wiU be college transfer students majoring in education with the intent
to teach with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Financial need will be considered.
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Mary Sue Hutcherson Memorial Scholarship
The Mar)' Sue Hutcherson Memorial Scholarship was established in 1999 by her niece, Mrs. Ethylanne H. Burch of Reidsville.
Mrs. Hutcherson was a loving and talented nurse whose career at Reidsville's Annie Perm Hospital spanned over 30 years.
Hutcherson Scholars must have a 2.75 GPA and be enrolled in an allied health program. Scholastic merit and financial need
win be considered and the scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
g Dee and Gerald B. James Scholarship
^ Named for Rockingham Community' College's founding President and his wife, this scholarship provides funds for students
interested in bettering themselves through education. The scholarship is awarded to residents of Rockingham County on
the basis of scholastic achievement. Students may be enrolled in any area of study and financial need is not a requirement.
Virginia Jett Scholarship
This scholarship is given by the First Presbyterian Church of Reidsville in memory of Virginia Jett, who was a lifelong
resident of Reidsville. The annual scholarship(s) will be awarded to a student(s) from Rockingham County.
Anne Simpson Jones Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Anne Simpson Jones by her son, Robert Jones. Mrs. Jones was an active
participant of several fine arts activities and the scholarship is available to a resident of Rockingham County who plans
to enroll in the Fine Arts Associate Degree Program.
Elizabeth S. "Sears" Jones Memorial Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established in October 2000 by gifts from friends and her son, John Paul Jones, VI of Ruffin, NC.
Elizabeth "Sears" Jones loved nursing. The scholarship honors her commitment to the nursing profession and the
professional and caring way she carried out her duties. Jones Scholarships will be awarded to second-year students in the
Associate Degree nursing program with a proven commitment to the nursing profession, a 3.0 GPA and who demonstrate
financial need.
Gena Leigh Joyce Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was given by the parents of Gena Leigh Joyce. Gena was a high school senior at the time of her death
who planned to attend Rockingham Community CoUege the next fall. The recipient of this scholarship must be a resident
of Rockingham Count}; in the top 10 percent of their graduating high school class, enrolled in the College Transfer
program and demonstrate fmancial need. This scholarship is renewable for a second year if a "B" average is maintained.
Joseph Hardin and Hettie Shaffer Joyce Scholarship
Mr. Joyce was a farmer in StonevUle and his wife was a homemaker. Their son, Hardin Sylvester Joyce of ThomasviUe,
established this scholarship in November 2010 in their loving memory and as a way to help make education accessible to
everyone. Joyce Scholars will be residents of Rockingham County who are enrolled in any RCC program leading to a
degree or diploma. Recipients must have a 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is
renewable for a second year if the required grade point average is maintained.
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Robert C. Keys Leadership Scholarship
This fund was established in November 2010 bv colleagues and friends of Dr. Robert C. Keys upon his retirement as the
third president of Rockingham Communit)' College. Throughout his career, Dr. Keys emphasized student development ,^^
and training outside the classroom as well as classroom preparation. Through this scholarship, Dr. Keys hopes to •»*
encourage, recognize and reward students who have chosen to make a positive difference on the campus and in the
need. Preference will be given to residents of Rockingham County. The award is for one year of study and recipients may
be enrolled in any area of study leading to an associate degree.
E. Lee and Vivian P. Kintbro Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kimbro, who were natives and longtime residents of Reidsville, established this scholarship in 1999 to
assist deserving students with a financial need in furthering their education beyond high school. Recipients must be
residents of Rockingham Count)'; have a minimum 2.5 GPA; be enrolled in a vocational program; and demonstrate a
willingness to better themselves through education. The scholarship is renewable for a second \'ear if the required GPA
is maintained.
Edna Price King Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Edna Price King by her husband, Elwood King, and her sons. This
scholarship -will be awarded to a Reidsville resident or a Rockingham County resident who plans to enroll in the Nursing
Program at Rockingham Community' College. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need.
Emily Patterson Kinlaw Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Emily Patterson Kinlaw who was the daughter of John Kinlaw and Susan
Thompson. The recipient must be a Rockingham County resident and a graduate of Rockingham Count}' Senior High
School or Reidsville Senior High School. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and have a "B" average. This
scholarship is renewable if the student maintains a "B" average.
Frank and Marion Lane Scholarship
The Lanes valued education and training for life's work and continual self-improvement. Mrs. Lane established this
scholarship in December 2005 to honor her late husband's dedication to the communit}' and to give back to her hometown
of Reidsville. Lane Scholars will be residents of Rockingham Count}' for two or more years; enrolled in any program of
study leading to a degreee or diploma; have a minimum 2.5 GPA; and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is
renewable for additional years of study if satisfactory academic progress is made and the required GPA is maintained.
Leaksville High School Class of 1952 Scholarship
Alumni of the Leaksville High School Class of 1952 established this scholarship at their 45th class reunion in December
of 1 997. The class chose to create this scholarship to assist and encourage Morehead High School graduates who are full-
time students in RCC's college transfer program. Recipients must have a 2.75 Morehead High School GPA, have
demonstrated a desire to better themselves through education and have been a well-rounded student who participated in
school and communit}' activities. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the student maintains a 3.0 average.
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communit}' through sharing their leadership skills and talents. Recipients will be full-time students who, generally, have ,Q
graduated from high school within the last five years and have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework at RCC. g
In addition to being good students in the classroom. Keys Scholars will be actively involved in college life outside of the 'JJ
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classroom. This merit-based award wiU recognize hard work and campus involvement with no requirements of financial '5
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H. Maud G. Lemons and Wade W. Lemons Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a bequest made by the late Maud G. Lemons. Annual scholarships will be awarded to
smdents graduating from McMichael High School in western Rockingham County. Maud Lemons served as a school
teacher for 46 years, the majority of which was spent in the Madison-Mayodan city school system.
•3 C.P. "Casey" Lewis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
g In October 1997, Mrs. Margaret Seaks Lewis of Reidsville established this scholarship in honor of her husband. Dr. C.P.
5 "Casey" Lewis, Jr. She created this scholarship to recognize his high regard for education and to honor his service as a
physician to their community. Smdents with a 2.75 GPA who are enrolled in any program of study leading to a degree or
diploma are eligible for this scholarship. Recipients will demonstrate financial need and the scholarship is renewable if a
2.75 GPA is maintained. .:;
Dr. Robert Long Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Robert Long Scholarship was begun in December 1989 by family friends to honor Long on his 60th birthday.
Dr. Long joined the staff of RCC in 1968. He served the college in various capacides including Vice President for
Instruction from 1980 until his retirement in 1983. This scholarship will be awarded to a student stodying Office Systems
Technology. The recipient must be a citizen of Rockingham County and preference will be given to smdents from the
Mayfield Community. Financial need is a consideration but not a requirement. The recipient must maintain a "C+" average
to continue receiving the scholarship.
John D. Love Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established in February 1994 by Mrs. Dorothy Love of Reidsville in memory of her husband, John,
and in honor of her family. Recipients must be smdents in the business technology area with plans to attain an associate
degree or transfer to a four-year instimtion to major in business. Smdents must be a resident of Rockingham County and
have a 3.0 GPA. Financial need wiU be considered.
Rachel Creech Lujiy Scholarship
Mrs. Lufty established this scholarship in October 1 994 to honor the memory of her parents, J. Rufus and Rachel Jones
Creech of Johnston County, NC. It was her parents' deep belief in the value of education, their commitment to ensuring
that young people had access to education and their concern for the general welfare of all citizens that led Mrs. Lufty to
create this scholarship. Recipients must be permanent residents of Rockingham County and be between the ages of 17
and 20 years of age when applying for the scholarship. Lufty scholars must have a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in any area of
smdy leading to a degree or diploma and demonstrate financial need.
Elizabeth H. and Joseph G. Maddrey Scholarship
The Elizabeth H. and Joseph G. Maddrey Scholarship was established in December 201 1 by Elizabeth and Joseph Maddrey
of Eden, NC. Mr. Maddrey, a practicing attorney in Eden, and Mrs. Maddrey, a former educator and civic volunteer, both
value the importance of an education. This scholarship will be awarded to seniors graduating from Morehead High School
who are enrolled full-time in an RCC program of stady leading to an Associate Degree. Maddrey Scholars will demonstrate
good character, and a sincere desire for education. Recipients must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and show
academic promise for completing their course of smdy at RCC. The award is renewable for one additional year of smdy.
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Michael W. Mansfield Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Mansfield established this scholarship in honor of their son Michael, an alumnus of RCC, and in
appreciation for the quality' education that he received here. This scholarship reflects Michael's interest and
accomplishments in the computer field. Michael Mansfield scholars wiU be enrolled in the Computer Information •«!»
Technology program or in a vocational field related to manufacmring. Recipients must have a 2.75 GPA and demonstrate ^/jj
financial need. Partial scholarships are available to students enrolled less than full-time. ,^
Steven G. Mansfield Scholarship Q
The Steven G. Mansfield Scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. William Mansfield, in honor of their son Steven, an '^^
alumnus of RCC, and in appreciation for the quaUt)' education he received here. Steven's interest and accomplishments
in the engineering field and his wife Tara's involvement in early childhood education are reflected in this scholarship.
Recipients of the Steven Mansfield scholarships will be enrolled in the college transfer program, with a preference for those
majoring in engineering fields or the earlv childhood education program. Recipients must have a 2.75 GPA and demonstrate
financial need. Partial scholarships will be available to students enrolled less than full-time.
Gail P. Martin Scholarship
The Marion "Mike" Bagwell family established the Gail P. Martin Scholarship in honor of Mrs. Martin who served as Mr.
Bagwell's assistant at Isometrics, Inc. from 1965 until Mr. Bagwell's death in 1993. The family wanted to honor Mrs. Martin's
professional and personal commitment to her work and to express appreciation for her loyalty as an Isometric employee.
Martin scholars wiU be residents of Rockingham Count}' who are enrolled in an associate degree or college transfer program.
Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA and preference wiU be given to students with financial need and/or have family members
employed by Isometrics, Inc. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
Howard R. McMichael Athletic Scholarship
This scholarship was established at RCC in August 2000 by friends and family members in memory of Howard who was
a devoted sports fan and athlete himself. A lifelong resident of ReidsviUe, NC Howard had a zest for life that was evident
to all. One of his greatest loves was collegiate athletics and this scholarship was created to assist student athletes in their
quest for an education. Student athletes at RCC may be enrolled in any qualified program of study and demonstrate a
commitment to both the classroom and their sport, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a
second year if the required GPA is maintained.
Darlene Meacher Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in May 2000 by Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Meacher of ReidsviUe and was created as a tribute
to Ray's daughter, Darlene, who died at the age of seven of complications from Hurlers Syndrome. As an affirmation of
their respect for education, the Meachers established this scholarship on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary.
Recipients of the scholarship will be enrolled in the Associate of Science Program with plans to transfer to a senior
institution. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year
if the GPA is maintained.
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~~ Elizabeth "Beth" Webster Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Residents of Rockingham County along with family and friends of "Beth" Mitchell established this scholarship in May
»^ 1998 in her memory after she lost her life in the tornado that struck Stoneville on March 20, 1998. This scholarship
*** recognizes Beth's inspirational spirit which she shared with all around her including her students and fellow teachers at
»,^ Stoneville Elementary School where she had taught for two years. Recipients of the award will be studying in the humanities
• § area with preference being given to students from western Rockingham County or those planning working in some aspect
g» of education. Students must have a 2.75 GPA and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second
S year if the minimum GPA is maintained.
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/. Hilton Monsees Memorial Scholarship ; ,:
Mr. Monsees served in World War II as a flight chief on B-24 bomber planes and upon returning to civilian life he served
for 42 years as a member of the Reidsville Fire Department, with 25 of those years as chief He founded the Combat
7\irmen of WWII and this scholarship was created in November 2005 to honor the life of a man committed to serving
others. Monsees Scholars will be residents of Rockingham County; maintain a 3.0 GPA; be a descendant of either a United
States military veteran or a member of a fire department in Rockingham County. Scholars will demonstrate financial need
and the scholarship is renewable if academic requirements are met. . ■>
Bemice Penn Moore Endowed Scholarship
The Bernice Penn Moore Endowed Scholarship was established by Mrs. Moore to promote the value and access to
education for residents of Rockingham County. Recipients must be a resident of Rockingham County with preference
being given to residents of Reidsville. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if a "B" average is maintained.
Walter H. and Marilyn M. Moore Scholarship
Walter "Bullet" Moore was a beloved dentist in Reidsville and Marilyn is an active homemaker. As committed community
members, the Moores were involved with many civic organizations and causes. Mrs. Moore established this scholarship
in March 2007 as a way to give back to her community and help others reap the benefits of education. Moore Scholars
will be Reidsville residents who are enrolled full-time in any program of study leading to a degree or diploma; demonstrate
financial need; and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Scholarships are renewable for additional years of study if academic
requirements are met.
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Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Allied Health Scholarship and Loan Fund
The Morehead Memorial Hospital Auxiliary established this scholarship in August 2006 to help fund the education of
students who would become the excellendy trained, skilled health care professionals that are central to Morehead's goal
of providing the best patient care possible. These scholarships will be awarded to Rockingham County residents enrolled
full-time in a qualified allied health program with a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. The scholarships are renewable
for additional years of study if academic requirements are met. Recipients will agree to work at Morehead Memorial
Hospital for a minimum of one year following graduation. The scholarship reverts to a loan to be repaid if certain criteria
are not met. See the director of Financial Aid for additional details.
Jack Howard Murphy Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2006 from the estate of Jack Howard Murphy. It is to be awarded to students in
financial need who maintain above-average grades and are pursuing a degree in medical care.
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William Worth Murphy Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1969 by Dr. and Mrs. Roy Truslow of ReidsviLle to honor Mrs. Truslow's stepfather.
This scholarship is awarded to a Rockingham Count)' resident planning a career in nursing or a related medical field.
Students must demonstrate a financial need and maintain a "C" average.
women valued the role of the coUege in the community. Murray scholars will be majoring in English, teaching, creative
writing or horticulture and have 3.0 GPA. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and mav be enrolled either full- or
part-time. Scholarships are renewable if satisfactory progress is being made.
Thomas Graves Nelson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was begun in March 1993 by William Nelson, III and his wife, Anne, in memory of Will's brother Tommy
The Nelsons established this scholarship as a tribute to Tommy and as an expression of the Nelson family's commitment
to higher education, to Rockingham Count)- and to RCC. Qualified recipients of the scholarship will be graduates of a
Rockingham County high school who plan to swdy in the college transfer curriculum and transfer to a senior institution
to complete a four-year degree. Recipients must have a 2.75 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given
to graduates of Morehead High School in Eden.
The Dollibelle Gregory Netvnam Memorial Scholarship
The DollibeOe Gregory Newnam Memorial Scholarship was established by her sister, Mrs. Franklin Oakley of Reidsville.
The scholarship will be awarded to students from Rockingham Count}- in their second year of study in the business
technologies area who are intent upon completing their associate degree at RCC.
NoUn-Snodderly Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was given by Don and Lorene Snodderly of Stoneville. The recipient of this scholarship must be a
resident of Rockingham Count)' and preference will be given to graduates of Morehead High School in Eden, NC and
McMichael High School in Western Rockingham Count)-. The recipient must be enrolled in eiti:ier die Associate Degree
Nursing program or Horticulture Technology and must maintain a "B" average after die first semester of enrollment. This
scholarship may be renewed for a second year if the student maintains a "B" average.
John A. Overby Memorial Scholarship
A special project commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Short Sugar's Drive-In in Reids\Tlle, NC established tiie John
A. Overby Memorial Scholarship. Johnnie Overby was one of the original owners of Short Sugar's and was involved witii
die youth of Rockingham Count)- all his life. This scholarship was established to honor and continue Overby 's interest in
die young people of this count)-. Recipients will be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credit hours in any of area of study
leading to a degree or diploma. Scholars must have a 2.75 GPA and be well-rounded smdents participating in school and
community activities. Preference will be given to employees of Short Sugar's or their children. Financial need will be
considered and the scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
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Margaret J. Murray and Martha E. Murray Scholarship ,^
The children of Clay and Margaret Murray established this scholarship in memory of their mother and of their sister, ^
Martha Murray in March 2007. Margaret Murray, a career English teacher, taught classes at RCC in her retirement and g
Martha received an associate degree in horticulmre technology and later taught classes in RCC's horticulmre program. Bodi rj*
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N. Jerry and Mary Owens Scholarship
The N. Jerry and Mary Owens Scholarship was established in 1996 by the trustees of Rockingham Community College,
iNj^ RCC faculty and staff, the RCC Foundation and area citizens to honor Dr. Owens' retirement as the second president of
*|2 Rockingham Community' College. This scholarship wiU be awarded to residents of Rockingham County enrolled in any
i^ course of study leading to a degree or diploma. Recipients must have a 2.5 GPA or better and demonstrate financial need.
• ^ The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained. , ,.-j,
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^ Veronica Estelle Pittman Memorial Scholarship
f** As a 2007 graduate of RCC's Respiratory Therapy program, Veronica Pittman was appreciative of the training she received
and loved her new profession. She found working in the emergency department particularly rewarding. Veronica was
committed to helping others, whether through kind acts like tutoring fellow students or the comfort she was able to offer
her patients. Pittman Memorial Scholars will be second-year, non-traditional students who demonstrate financial need.
Preference wiU be given to students in the Respiratory Therapy program and to students who have volunteered time
providing health care services. Pittman Scholars do not have to have a minimum GPA to qualif)' for the scholarship, but
must maintain a 2.75 GPA to retain it.
Charles Benton Pratt, Sr., and Clara Jones Pratt Scholarship
This scholarship was established in March 2006 through a bequest from the estate of Marguerite Pratt Chapman of
Madison, NC who valued education and training for one's life work. Her wish was that recipients benefit from the
opportunities made available through educational achievement. Pratt Scholars wUl be either full- or part-time -stadents
enrolled in any program of study leading to a degree or diploma who demonstrate academic ability and financial need.
The scholarship is renewable for additional years of study if the recipient is making satisfactory academic progress.
C Garland Rakestraw Scholarship
The C. Garland Rakestraw Scholarship was established in February 2012 with a gift from Garland Rakestraw of Stoneville,
NC. Through his service on the RCC Foundation board of directors and the College's board of trustees, Rakestraw saw
firsthand the positive impact that RCC had on individual smdents and the count}' as a whole. As a businessman, Rakestraw
wanted to give something back to the communities that helped make his business a success. Scholarship recipients must
have a 2.5 grade point average and be residents of Rockingham or Stokes Count)'. They may be enrolled in any area of
study leading to a degree or diploma. Rakestraw Scholars must demonstrate financial need and a desire to better themselves
through education. This scholarship is open to fuU-and part-time students. Awards to part-time students will be made on
a pro rated basis. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required gpa is maintained.
Garland and Ann Rakestraw Scholarship
This scholarship was established in July 2002 with a gift from Garland and Ann Rakestraw of Stoneville, NC. Through
his service on the RCC Foundation board of directors and the college's board of trustees, Garland saw firsthand the
positive impact that RCC had on individual students and the county as a whole. The Rakestraws wanted to do something
to make the education available to anyone who wanted additional training. Recipients must have a 2.75 GPA and be
residents of Rockingham or Stokes Count)', be enrolled in a program of study leading to a degree, diploma or certificate,
and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
Gladys Leon Rakestraw Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in June 1994 by Miss Rakestraw's sisters, Marie Rakestraw Irving and Helen Rakestraw
Tutde, both of Stoneville, NC. This scholarship is intended to recognize Miss Rakestraw's commitment to teaching as
evidenced by her thirty years as a second grade teacher and her desire to make education accessible to all who wanted to
learn. Recipients must reside in Rockingham County, have a 2.85 GPA, demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in any
area of study at RCC.
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William Alexander Rankin and William Alexander Rankin Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Mrs. Lucy Rankin in 1972 to memorialize her husband, William Alexander Rankin and
her son, William Alexander Rankin, Jr. Preference will be given to graduates of Rockingham County Senior High School.
Applicants may be enroUed in any program at RCC and must demonstrate financial need. •§
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Obaid U. Rehman Memorial Scholarship ,^
This scholarship was established in March 2001 by his brother and sister-in-law. Dr. and Mrs. Najeeb Rehman of ReidsviUe, 2
NC. Dr. Obaid Rehman was a bright young hematologist and oncologist practicing in Michigan when he convinced his Q
younger brother, Najeeb, to come to the United States from their native Pakistan, to study medicine. Obaid was a mentor iS
and inspiration to his younger brother. Recipients of this scholarship should have a 2.75 GPA and be enrolled in any area
of smdy, with preference given to allied health. Preference should also be given to graduates from a Rockingham County
public high school. Scholars must demonstrate financial need and a desire to better themselves through education. This
scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
ReidsviUe High School Class of 1958 Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by class members on the occasion of their 40th Class Reunion on October 3, 1998. Class
members began this fund to memorialize classmates who were no longer with them while creating a vehicle to help others
wishing to pursue education beyond high school. This scholarship will be awarded to residents of Rockingham County
with members of the ReidsviUe High School Class of 1958 and their descendents receiving preference. Recipients will have
a 2.75 GPA and be enrolled in any program of study leading to a degree or diploma. The scholarship is based on merit
and need and is renewable for a second year if the GPA is maintained.
Sheila Clifton Rhodes Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship
This scholarship was established in April 2001 by Leota and George Deaton of StoneviUe, NC. Sheila Rhodes graduated
from RCC in 1995 with an associate degree in fine arts and went on to receive her bachelor degree in fine arts from
UNCG in 1997. She was a loving mother, devoted minister's wife and talented artist who fought a courageous battie with
cancer. The Rhodes Scholarship will be awarded to students studying in the fine arts with a desire to pursue a career in
art. Recipients must have a 2.75 GPA, with a preference given to high school seniors with demonstrated financial need.
The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
Franklin Whitaker Ricks Memorial Scholarship
Franklin Ricks was a businessman from Eden but his interests were not Umited to the business/retail world. He was
interested in journalism and creative writing. His personal writing composed during his illness inspired others dealing with
cancer to continue their fight against the disease. Ricks Scholarship will be awarded to students interested in journalism
or creative writing. Recipients may be enrolled either full- or part-time in the college transfer program, demonstrate
financial need and have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
C. p. and Ruby Robertson Scholarship
The C. P. and Ruby Robertson Scholarship was established by Mrs. Ruby Robertson in memory of her husband to
perpetuate his high regard for education. Recipients will have a "C+" average; demonstrate financial need; be enrolled in
any area of study leading to a degree, certificate or diploma; and have a true desire to better themselves through education.
The award is renewable for a second year if the student maintains a 2.5 average. Preference wiU be given to students from
western Rockingham and eastern Stokes counties.
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™"r- Norwood E. Robinson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in July 2002 with a gift from his wife, Edna A. Robinson of Reidsville, NC. Mrs. Robinson
»,^ created this scholarship in her husband's memory to acknowledge his high regard for education and to honor his many
*J* contributions to improving the qualit}' of life in Reidsville. Robinson Scholars must have a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled in any
»^ area of study leading to a degree or diploma. Scholars must demonstrate financial need and a desire to better themselves
. § through education. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
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^ Rockingham County Retired School Personnel Scholarship
fj* Members of the Rockingham County Retired School Personnel group began awarding scholarships to students in 1978.
Funded by various fund raising events and contributions from the organization's members, the scholarship was awarded to
graduating seniors from the county's high schools to attend the college of their choice. In 2007 the group decided to endow
their scholarship with the RCC Foundation to serve as a lasting memorial to its members. Recipients of the RCRSP Scholarship
will be current seniors in a Rockingham County high school; have a minimum GPA of 3.0; be enrolled full-time in the college
transfer program with plans for entering the field of education; and demonstrate financial need.
Hubert W. Safriet Scholarship v i
Friends and family members of Mr. Hubert W Safriet of Reidsville, NC established this scholarship in December 1998. It
was created in honor of Mr. Safreit to recognize his many contributions to the Reidsville communit}', Rockingham County,
the banking profession and his church. Mr. Safriet was a man with a history of helping others and through the legacy of
this scholarship, wiU continue his caring tradition. Safriet Scholars will be selected from graduating seniors from Reidsville
Senior High School who are enrolled in any area of study leading to a degree or diploma, with a 2.0 GPA and have
demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
Alexander Powell Sands Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Alexander Powell Sands and is awarded to a resident of Rockingham
Count)^. Recipients must have financial need and preference is given to students enrolled in the College Transfer Program
and planning to major in an agricultural-related field at a four-year institution. Recipients are eligible for a second-year
scholarship if a "B" average is maintained.
Thomas R "Sonny" Schoolfield, IV Memorial Scholarship
The Sonny Schoolfield Memorial Scholarship was begun in May of 1990 by friends of the Schoolfield family in memory
of Sonny Schoolfield who died in a boating accident at the end of his junior year in college. This scholarship will be
awarded to a North Carolina resident studying in a technical field. Preference will be given to Burlington Industries
employees or their family members. Recipients should demonstrate a strong sense of responsibilit)' and a desire to better
themselves through education. If two candidates are equally qualified, then financial need wUl be considered. The
scholarship is renewable for a second year if the recipient maintains a "B" average.
Melody Harris Shropshire Memorial Scholarship
The Melody Harris Shropshire Memorial Scholarship was established in October of 1990 by her husband, Randy, as a
tribute to a wonderful wife and mother who was dedicated to teaching and loving children. Students from Rockingham
County, NC and Henry County, VA who are planning to enter the teaching profession are eligible. Recipients maintaining
a "B" average wiU be eligible to receive the award for a second year.
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Edith A. Small Scholarship
Miss Small was a teacher who established this scholarship through a bequest from her estate in July 1994. She chose to
create this scholarship at RCC because she believed in education and this institution's ability to provide students with an
education of outstanding qualit\'. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and a desire to better themselves through •»*
education. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and priorin' shall be given to students preparing to enter the nursing or teaching ^/j
professions. .sS
Sudie V. Small Scholarship Q
The Sudie V. Small Scholarship was established in 1996 by a bequest from Miss Small's estate. Miss Small, a lifetime yS
resident of the Reidsville area chose to establish the scholarship at Rockingham Communit\' College because she believed
in education and the College's abilit}' to provide a quality education. Scholarships will be awarded to students who
demonstrate a financial need and a desire to better themselves through education. Scholarships are renewable for a second
vear if recipients maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Alice Carraway Smith Education Scholarship
As a former teacher, Alice Smith knew of the need for effective and inspiring teachers in the classroom. Inspired herself
by the agreement between RCC and Greensboro College to offer education majors the opportunit)' to complete their
four-year degree on the RCC campus, she established this scholarship which will be awarded to full- or part-time students
enrolled in the college transfer program who plan to major in education. If a recipient enters the Greensboro College
education program offered at RCC, the scholarship will be available to them for an additional two vears of studv provided
other scholarship requirements including financial need, a 3.0 GPA and a commitment to communit)' involvement are met.
John Smith, Jr. Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by Mr. John Smith, Jr. in July 2005, to promote educational opportunities for citizens of
the United States of America who have resided in Rockingham Count}' for four years before being awarded the scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded based on merit, work ethic and experience working in a hospital of nursing home as an LPN,
sitter or similar emplovment capacity'. A recipient must be enrolled in RCC's Associate Degree Nursing Program, maintain
an acceptable GPA for continuing enrollment in the ADN program and remain in the College as a full time student until
the college's requirements for the degree are completed. The recipient must also agree to work in Rockingham Count)' at
a hospital or nursing facility' for two years after graduation.
Steve Edward Smith Scholarship
This scholarship was established in September 2005 by Mr. Steve Smith of Reidsville, NC. Through his gift, Mr. Smith is
hopeful that more students might have the opportunif\' to experience personal and professional success through education.
Smith Scholarship recipients must have a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in an allied health program. Preference will be given
to smdents in the associate degree nursing program. Recipients must be residents of Rockingham Counn,- who are enrolled
fuU time and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships are renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
Sarah Watt Stokes Memorial Scholarship
The Sarah Watt Stokes Memorial Scholarship was established bv her family in January 1991. Eligible recipients are students
enrolled in the Criminal justice Technology Program. The scholarship is renewable if the recipient maintains a "C+"
average.
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William C. Stokes Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of William C. Stokes, who was one of the original trustees at Rockingham
Community College. Recipients must be a resident of Rockingham Counts' and demonstrate fmancial need. This award
is renewable if a "B" average is maintained. Recipients may be enroUed in any program leading toward a certificate, diploma
or degree. _ ,
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g Tommy Styer Memorial Scholarship
2 This scholarship was established m July 2001 by Tommy Styer 's parents, Ray and Sara Stj'er of ReidsvHle, NC. Tommy was
fj» eleven years old when he died as a result of a farming accident. Tommy's parents established this scholarship in his memory
to encourage capable students to continue their education. Scholarship recipients must be North Carolina residents studying
in a health related field. Preference will be give to students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program and special
consideration wQl be afforded non-traditional students. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and maintain a 2.75 GPA to receive
the scholarship the second year. Styer scholars must demonstrate financial need and a desire to better themselves through
education.
Clarence Tatum Endowed Scholarship
The Clarence Tatum Endowed Scholarship was established in 1991. Recipients of this scholarship must demonstrate
financial need, satisfactory academic progress and may be enrolled in any curriculum program. Preference is given to
Western Rockingham Count)' residents.
James Oscar and Margaret H. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. Louise Thomas Hornaday of Snow Camp, NC established the James Oscar and Margaret H. Thomas Memorial
Scholarship in honor of her parents. Mr. Thomas was an executive with Fieldcrest Mills in Eden and civic leader. Mrs.
Thomas was a homemaker and mother to eight children. Mrs. Hornaday created this scholarship in recognition of her
parents' passion for education and their commitment to making it accessible to everyone. Thomas Scholarship recipients
win be residents of Rockingham Count}' who are enrolled in any program leading to a degree or diploma. Students must
have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is
maintained.
The Jimmy and Susan Thompson Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed by James and Susan Thompson of ReidsvOle in AprU 2012. The Thompsons have a high
regard for education and hope students will use this scholarship opportunit}- to create a better life for themselves and their
families. The Thompson Scholarship is available to students enrolled in any program of smdy working toward a degree,
diploma, or certificate who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is available to full- and part-time students on a
pro rata basis as well as traditional and non-traditional students. Thompson Scholarships are renewable for up to two years
for students who maintain a "B" average.
Susan McCoy Thompson Scholarship
James L. Thompson of Reidsville, NC created this scholarship to honor his wife, Susan, who is an instructor in
Rockingham Community College's Business Technologies Department. As committed supporters of RCC, Mr. and Mrs.
Thompson want to assist the college in making the best educational opportunities available to any who choose to further
their education. Thompson Scholars will be residents of Rockingham Count}' and may be enrolled full or part time in
Computer Information Technology, Office Systems Technology or Business Administration. The scholarship is renewable
for subsequent semesters if the recipient completes all courses in which they were enrolled at the ten percent point of the
semester with a passing grade, and maintains a 3.0 GPA.
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Elton and Plum Trent Scholarship
The Elton and Plum Trent Scholarship was established b\' the Treats who have committed themselves to bettering the
community of ReidsvUle where they work and Live. Mr. Trent wanted to give back to the community- that made his success ,^^
in the construction business possible. Trent Scholars must be residents of Rockingham Count)' and be enrolled in any •«*
demonstrate financial need and be involved in some form of volunteer work. This scholarship is renewable for a second Q
program leading to a degree or diploma. They will be selected their senior year in high school, have a 2.75 GPA,
demonstrate financial need and
year if the GPA is maintained.
Sadie A. and Grover C. Truslow Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Roy Truslow of Reidsville in 1966 in memory of Sadie A. and Grover C.
Truslow and their family. The scholarship will be awarded to a Rockingham Count)- resident planning to enter the nursing
or other medically related field. The recipient will have a "C" average or better and demonstrate financial need.
Scott M. Vamer Scholarship
This scholarship was established in March 1992 by Scott's family and friends to affirm his strong beliet in education and
to acknowledge his deep concern that everyone have access to an education that could lead to their self-fulfillment. The
scholarship will be awarded to residents of Rockingham Count)' enrolled in the college transfer program. Preference will
be given to volunteer fire fighters in the county or their children who have a letter of recommendation from their area
fire chief Secondary consideration will be given to employees or dependents of employees of the police departments,
sheriff's department, emergency medical services or rescue squads who have a letter of recommendation from the
appropriate department head. Financial need will be considered and the award is renewable for a second )'ear if a 2.75 GPA
is maintained.
Ellen Watkins Scholarship and Emergency Grant Fund
RCC alumna, Ellen Hinson Watkins, endowed this unique combination scholarship and grant fund in May 2001. Ms.
Hinson's belief that a person's life is enhanced by education and her desire to assist students in achieving their educational
goals led her to create this scholarship and emergency grant fund. Hinson scholars will be enrolled in the college transfer
program or a two-year associate degree program in the liberal arts area. Smdents must have a 3.0 GPA and maintain this
average to renew the scholarship for a second or third year if necessary. If two or more applicants are equally qualified,
financial need will be considered.
Dorothy Gillie Waynick Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Waynick's son, XX'illiam Waynick in August 1994. He endowed this scholarship
to honor his mother's long-time commitment to education and her wish to help smdents who had a true desire to help
themselves through education. Scholarship recipients will be residents of Rockingham Counr\' who plan to enter the
nursing or teaching professions. Students must have a 2.75 GPA. Financial need will be considered.
Robert S. Waynick, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in January of 1994 by Mrs. Dorothy Waynick of ReidsviUc in memory of her son, Robert.
Recipients of the scholarship must be residents of Rockingham Count)- who are enrolled in the college transfer program.
Preference will be given to students majoring in history. Recipients must maintain a 2.75 GPA and financial need will be
considered if two or more applicants are equally qualified.
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Virginia D. Waynick Memorial Scholarship I,
This scholarship was established in November 2002 by Virginia Waynick's husband, James F. Waynick of Reidsville, NC.
»^ Both Virginia and James considered Rockingham Community College to be a valuable asset to the communit}' and both
*^ enjoyed taking courses at the college, she in art and he in electrical technology. Mr. Waynick established this scholarship
,»^ to honor the memory of his wife and to give deserving students an opportunity to benefit from all that RCC has to offer.
•S Waynick scholarship recipients will have a minimum 2.5 GPA and may be enrolled in any area of study leading to a degree
g» or diploma. They must demonstrate financial need and a desire to better themselves through education. The scholarship
^ is renewable for a second year if the required GPA is maintained.
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Wilkins" Van Nessr- Felts Memorial Scholarhsip ■■
Edward V. Wilkins, DDS, James Henry Van Ness IV, and William Edward Felts, Jr. were not natives of Reidsville, but all
became active, dedicated citizens in their adopted hometown. In addition to being involved and concerned community
leaders, these friends were generous men who quietiy and without fanfare found ways to help people in need. The wives
of these benevolent gendemen established this scholarship as a way to continue their husbands' legacy of giving and
sharing. Scholarship recipients will be residents of Rockingham County with preference given to students from Reidsville.
Scholars may be either full- or part-time students enrolled in any area of study leading to a degree or diploma with a
minimum GPA of 2.5. Scholars must demonstrate financial need and preference wUl be given to non-tradifional age
students. This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years of study provided the recipient makes satisfactory
academic progress.
Ralph R. and Mary Williams Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in August 1988. Mr. and Mrs. Williams, both lifelong residents of Rockingham County,
had a high regard for Rockingham Community College and the assistance it provided area students in helping them achieve
their academic goals. Scholarship recipients must have a 2.75 GPA and may be enrolled in any area of study at RCC leading
to an associate degree. Williams Scholars must demonstrate financial need and a desire to better themselves through
education. The scholarship is renewable for a second year, and may be transferred to any accredited senior institution of
the recipient's choice if the required GPA is maintained.
Ruby Malinda Williams Memorial Scholarship
The Ruby Malinda Williams Memorial Scholarship was established in April 1992 by Rear Admiral and Mrs. Winford Barrow
to recognize Miss Williams' years of service as a natural science teacher at Reidsville High School from 1934 to 1945. The
Barrows created this scholarship in appreciation for Miss Williams' talents in teaching, counseling and nurturing her students
to reach their full potential in academics and good citizenship. This scholarship will be awarded to a senior from Reidsville
High School who graduates in the top twent}'-five percent (25%) of their class or has a 3.25 average, whichever is higher.
Preference wiU be given to students planning on majoring in the natural sciences or teaching.
Raymond "Winky" Willis Memorial Scholarship
The Raymond "Winky" Willis Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 by the Youth for Truth organization and its
supporters in Mayodan and Madison, NC to recognize the many contributions that WiUis made to the youth in the these
communities. This scholarship will be awarded to students residing in western Rockingham Count}' who are studying in
any area leading to a degree, diploma or certificate. Students must have a 2.0 GPA to qualify for the scholarship and
demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if a 2.0 GPA is maintained.
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Witrren and Louise Wilson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in September 1994 by the Wilsons' sons, Bruce and Stephen, in memory of their devotion
and commitment to church, family and communit)' and their strength in the face of adversit)^ Recipients will have a C+ ^^^^
or higher GPA, demonstrate financial need, be enrolled in anv area of study leading to a degree, diploma or certificate and '5
have a true desire to better themselves through education. Preference will be given to students from Rockingham Count\-
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Annie Wootton Scholarship Q
This scholarship, which was established bv a bequest from the late Miss Annie \Xboton, a teacher and former counselor jS
with the Reidsville Cit\' Schools, will be awarded to students enrolled in anv RCC degree or diploma program. Recipients
must have a "B" average with preference given to graduates of Reidsville Senior High School.
Annie Wootton Memorial Scholarship
The Annie Wootton Memorial Scholarship was established in April 2006 through the transfer of a trust established bv the
estate of Annie Wootton of Reidsville, NC. Miss Wootton, who taught most of her years at Reidsville Senior High School,
wanted to instill in her smdents an appreciation and desire for education. Wootton Scholars must be graduates of Reidsville
Senior High School and may be either full- or part-time smdents at RCC enrolled in any program of study leading to a
degree or diploma. This scholarship, which "should not be restricted to student applicants with top grades, but shall be
broad enough to include students with average grades," is renewable for additional years of study if satisfactory academic
progress is made.
Elmer A. Wrenn Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of the first business manager at RCC, this scholarship will be awarded to a saident pursuing a
business administration major or other major in a closely related field.
/. M. Wright, Jr. Scholarship
Co-workers and friends of Mr. Wright established this scholarship to honor him upon liis retirement as president of the
Rockingham CounU' Farm Bureau. They wanted to pay tribute and show appreciation for Wright's 42 years of loj'alty,
dedication and commitment to qualitv service. Recipients of this scholarship will demonstrate financial need and may be
enroll either full or part-time in any program leading to a degree or diploma with preference given to those planning to
major in an agricultural field.
Institutional and General Scholarships
Lindsay Katharine Apple Memorial Scholarship
Lindsay was a young woman who spent most of her life giving to others through charitable service. During her time as
a student at Reidsville High School, Lindsay was involved in ser\'ice activities at school and church. As a student at
UNC Chapel Hill and a young professional, Lindsay always found time for charitable service includmg several mission
trips abroad. Hers was a Ufe of helping others and family and friends who established this scholarship hope to
continue her legacy of caring by helping others receive the gift of education that can change lives. Apple Scholars will
be second-year smdents majoring in education with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 who have financial need.
Recipients will be residents of Rockingham Count)' with preference being given to graduates of Reidsville High School.
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Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible by the annual support of the Annie Penn Hospital Auxiliary which was established in
1955. Auxiliary members recognize that committed, exceUendy trained nurses are central to the hospital's goal of providing
the best padent care possible. Recipients of this scholarship will be residents of Rockingham County who are full-time
students in the associate degree nursing program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Scholars will demonstrate financial need and
a commitment to the nursing profession. The scholarships are renewable for additional years of study if the required
GPA is maintained.
fj* Annie Penn Hospital Surgical Services Scholarship
The Annie Penn Hospital Surgical Services Scholarship was established in April of 2011 by the Annie Penn Hospital
Surgical Services and Endoscopy Department in Reidsville, NC. Annie Penn Surgical Services recognizes that excellendy
trained, skilled surgical technologists are central to providing quality healthcare in an operating arena. Annie Penn Surgical
Services has a long history of supporting professional development and excellence and is committed to continuing that
tradition through this scholarship. Recipients of Annie Penn Hospital Surgical Services Scholarships wiU be residents of
Rockingham County who have been accepted into the Surgical Technology Program. APHSS Scholars will have a 3.0
minimum grade point average. Recipients will demonstrate financial need and a true commitment to the healthcare
profession. Scholarships are for one year of study. ■■ .
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The Kenneth L. Capps Associate in Science Scholarship
This scholarship was begun in the summer of 1994 b y members of Rockingham Communit)' College's Zeta Alumni
Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society'. This scholarship was created to honor Ken Capps, and instructor in the
Science Department, for his exemplary service to the College as both a classroom instructor and faculty advisor to the
campus' Alpha Kappa Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. This merit scholarship is awarded to students
declaring a major in Associate Science. Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA and may be either a first or second year student.
Recommendations for potential recipients may be submitted by the Science Department faculty.
Eden Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
As members of an organization concerned with the economic development and fiscal viabilit}' of Rockingham County,
the Eden Chamber's board of directors recognized that an educated workforce is a critical factor in the county's future
growth and they established this scholarship in January 2006 and fund it on an annual basis with proceeds from community
projects. Recipients of this scholarship will be high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA who are residents of Rockingham
County. These full-time students must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in a business technologies program. The
scholarship is renewable for additional years of study if the required GPA is maintained and satisfactory academic progress
is made.
Faye S. Frazier Memorial Scholarship
KeUi Frazier established this scholarship in memory of her mother, Faye, who lost her life in a car accident in September
2006. Faye believed in helping others whenever you were in a position to give assistance and she valued education and
thought highly of McMichael High School and RCC. Her daughter chose to honor her mother by creating a scholarship
that would be awarded to graduates of McMichael High School with a 2.5 GPA who are enrolled either on a full- or part-
time basis in any area of study leading to an associate degree. Recipients will demonstrate financial need and preference
will be given to applicants who have community volunteer experience. The scholarship is renewable if the recipient
maintains a 2.75 GPA.
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Marvin and Marion Grogan Scholarship
This scholarship is funded annually through a grant from the Marvin and Marion Grogan Gitt Fund of the Lutheran
Community' Foundation. The Grogans, who are residents of Reidsville, NC, established this one-year scholarship to assist
students with financial need who are enrolled in any program leading to a degree or a diploma. •»*
Sylvia Grogan Scholarship .Q
This scholarship was established February 2001 by the medical staff of Morehead Hospital in Eden, NC, upon retirement ^
of SyKaa Grogan as the marketing director oi the hospital. The medical staff created this scholarship to recognize Mrs. ^
Grogan's years of committed serv-ice and the dynamic role she played in the hospital's growth and development. Recipients '^
of the scholarship will be from Morehead High School in Eden, NC and have a 2.75 GPA. They must be enrolled in the
college transfer program and demonstrate financial need.
Brian Hare Scholarship
This scholarship was established in December 1997. Family and friends of Brian established this scholarship in his memory
and in remembrance of the wav he faced a serious Ulness with courage and grace. Recipients of this scholarship must be
smdents from Rockingham Count}' Senior High with plans to go into the medical or allied health fields. The^- must have
a 2.75 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Elizabeth Loving James Memorial Scholarhsip
E^abeth Loving James was a native of Madison, NC and though she moved to Winston-Salem as a young woman, she always
loved Rockingham Count\'. She established friendship House, a home for alcoholic women and served as the home s unpaid
director.. Mrs. James' daughter, Martha James Keiger, established this scholarship to memorialize a selfless woman and to help
make a difference in the lives of students in her mother's home count}' through education. Recipients wiE be seniors graduating
from a Rockingham Count\' high school who are enrolled in any RCC program leading to a degree or diploma. |ames Scholars
wiU demonstrate a potential for success in higher education but are not necessarily at the top academic levels that would qualif}'
them for merit awards. Recipients will have participated in extracurricular activities at their high school and in their communit}'.
James Scholars ma\' have financial need but may not qualify' for other financial aid based on farmlv income. The scholarship is
renewable for up to two additional years of study if the recipient makes satisfactor\- academic progress.
E. Lee and Vivian P. Kimbro General Scholarship
This scholarship was established in November 1999 by Lee and Vivian Kimbro of Reidsville, NC. In a spirit of public
concern, the Kimbros, who are natives and long time residents of Rockingham Count}; created this scholarship fund to
assist deserving students with a financial need in furthering their education beyond high school. Kimbro Scholars must
be recent high school graduates who have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have financial need. Thev must be enrolled in a
vocational program and demonstrate a wtlLingness to better themselves through education. The scholarship is renewable
for a second year if the GPA is maintained.
MLK, Jr. Unity Fund Scholarship
The M.L.K., Jr. Unit}' Fund is an association formed for the specific purpose of holding a unit\' breakfast each vear in honor
of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The association includes representatives of the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce, the
Cit}' of Reidsville Human Relations Commission and the Reidsville Branch of the NAACP. Recipients of the scholarship
wUl be seniors attending Reidsville High School who have a maximum GPA of 2.75, demonstrate financial need, and are
enrolling in any RCC program of study leading to a degree or diploma. Recipients may be enrolled either full- or part-time
and may not receive any other scholarship.
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William Carlton Parrish Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in March 2004 by Parrish's friends and associates of Rockingham Community College
iiiij^ and his parents, John Parrish and Robbin Parrish. Bill, as he was known on the RCC campus, loved helping people and
'^ sharing his knowledge with a caring, loving, heartfelt spirit. This scholarship was inspired by Bill's love for others, his ever-
fc,^ present positive attitude and his desire to learn. Recipients will be graduated of Morehead High School in Eden, NC and
• ^ have a 3.5 GPA. Parrish Scholars must be enrolled in the college transfer program with a major in computer science or a
g» computer-related associate's degree program. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and is renewable for a second
^ year if the required GPA is maintained.
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Reidsville Junior Service League Nursing Scholarship
The Reidsville Junior Service league was established in 1935 and has served the Reidsville community in many ways
through the years, eague members recognize that excellently trained, skilled nurses are central to providing quality
healthcare in the area. The Reidsville JSL wants to assist capable students committed to entering the nursing profession.
Recipients of this scholarship will be residents of Rockingham Count}' with preference given to citizens of Reidsville and
the vicinity who have been accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program or the Licensed Practical Nursing
program. RJSLN Scholars wiU have a 3.0 grade point average, demonstrate financial need and have a true commitment to
the healthcare profession. Scholarships are for one year only.
Rockingham County Wings First Responder Scholarship
The Rockingham Count}' Wings First Responders Scholarship was established in September 201 1 by the Gold Wing Road
Riders Association Chapter NC-W, known as Rockingham County Wings. Rockingham County Wings established this
scholarship on the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks as a way of honoring the first responders to that tragedy
and their own participants who served in the military. This scholarship is also a memorial to the -victims of the attacks and
seeks to honor those first responders who acted selflessly in the face of this horrific tragedy. Recipients of this scholarship
will be enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program offered through the college's Continuing
Education Division. Preference will be given to residents of Rockingham County and public safet}^ officers. Preference
■wiU also be given to: 1) those currentiy serving in the military or veterans ■with an honorable discharge; 2) students who
have completed or who are currentiy enrolled in the Basic or Experienced Motorcycle Rider Course offered by RCC; or
3) who have a motorcycle endorsement. Scholarships are available for one semester.
Rural Community Evidence-Based Practice Symposium Scholarship
The Rural Communit}' Evidence-Based Practice Symposium Scholarship is made possible through support from vVnnie
Penn Hospital in Reidsville, NC and Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, NC. The hospitals recognize that excellentiy
trained, skilled nurses are central to pro-viding quality healthcare. Both hospitals have traditions of supporting professional
development and are seeking to continue this tradition through this scholarship. Recipients of Rural Community E^vidence-
Based Practice Symposium Scholarships will be residents of Rockingham Count}' who have been accepted into the
associate degree nursing program. RCEBPS Scholars wiU have a 3.0 minimum grade point average. Recipients must
demonstrate financial need and a true commitment to the healthcare profession. Scholarships are for one year of study.
Devona Sands Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Family and friends of Devona Sands established this scholarship to honor her commitment to the nursing profession. A
1987 graduate of RCC's associate degree nursing program, Devona was passionate about her work and committed to quality
patient care. As a wife and mother of two, her life was full but she always took time to share with and care for others —
even in the early stages of a rapidly deteriorating form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig's Disease). Recipients
will be residents of western Rockingham County who are full-time students in the associate degree nursing program with
a 3.0 minimum GPA. Sands Scholars will demonstrate financial need and a true commitment to the nursing profession.
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The Timothy Ray Scales Memorial Scholarship
Family members established this scholarship with contributions received in memory of Timothy Ray Scales of Stoneville,
NC in March of 2012. Scales, who died in 201 1 while serving as a member of the Rockingham Board of Education, was ,^^^
a tireless advocate for education. To honor his dedication to education. Scales' family created this scholarship for graduates •♦»
of McMichael High School who are enrolled in any area of study leading to an associate degree. Scales Scholars must ^/jj
demonstrate financial need and have a 3.0 GPA •- .^
The Single Parent Promise Scholarship ^
This scholarship was established in the spring of 2012 by students in RCC's Single Parent Outreach Support Group. The i«5
students started this general scholarship to help single parents find the financial assistance they need to return to school
to better their lives. Recipients will be enrolled in any area of study leading to a degree, diploma or certificate. The recipient
must be a single parent with full custody of at least one child. The scholarship is for one year and the student must be
enrolled a minimum of nine hours. Preference will be given to members of the Single Parent Outreach Support Group.
Joe and Virginia "Cissy" Solomon Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in May 2000 by members of the Solomon family. The Solomons owned "The Sweet
Shop" restaurant in ReidsvUIe, NC which was a gathering place for area teens. The couple loved young people and always
had an encouraging word for them. The Solomons were active in their church and community and this scholarship honors
their lives of giving and sharing with others. Recipients must be enrolled in a Machinist Program and have a 3.0 GPA and
demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is not renewable.
RCC Foundation Scholars Program
Scholarships in the amount of |1,500 are awarded annually to a graduate of each of the four Rockingham count\' high
schools. Eligible applicants wiU be high school seniors who are in the top 20 percent of their graduating class. Financial
need is not a consideration and there is no restriction to program of study, except the student must be enrolled full-time.
These scholarships are renewable for a second year if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.
Emanuel Stemherger Educational Fund Scholarship
The Emanuel Sternberger Fund was originally created in trust form by Bertha S. Sternberger in 1925 to honor and
memorialize her husband, Emanuel who was president of Greensboro's Revolution Cotton Mills. The trust was converted
into a scholarship fund at the Communit}' Foundation of Greater Greensboro in 2009. The purpose of the scholarship is
"to aid individuals of any age worthy of help, without regard to their sex, race, creed or religious beliefs, to obtain the
advantages of higher education and training in educational, scientific, professional, musical, technical or artistic lines for
vocational purposes." Rockingham Community College selects up to two smdents to compete for this scholarship which
is awarded across a four-county region. Applicants must be legal residents of North Carolina for at least one jear; complete
the Free Application for Federal Aid (FASFA): demonstrate financial need: have completed at least one semester of smdy
at RCC; have a minimum GPA of 2.50 and complete a special application available from the Student Aid Office. The
scholarship is renewable if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress.
Sherry Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Members of the Eden Woman's Club established this scholarship in 1991 in recognition of the high qualit}' of education
available at RCC and the need for skilled health care professionals in Rockingham County; In 2005 the scholarship was
renamed to memorialize club member Sherry Thompson. Recipients of the Thompson Scholarship will be enrolled in a
health science program, reside in Rockingham Count}', maintain a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
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Train and Gain Scholarship Sponsored by MillerCoors
In 2004 Miller Brewing Company funded a grant to establish the Train and Gain program which focused on training
iw^ students in Industrial Technologies Division programs. High school seniors, current RCC students and students currendy
**!* completing RCC's GED program may apply for the scholarship which is designed to cover most costs associated with one
in^ year of study. In 2008 the sponsoring company merged to become MillerCoors and in 2009 the amount of the scholarship
.§ was increased to $1,500 an academic year. ..^ ..
^ George W. "Butch" Trent, Jr. and Stephanie D. Trent Nursing Scholarship
?** As a lifelong resident and business owner in ReidsviUe, Butch and his wife Stephanie, a longtime resident of the city and
communit\r volunteer, chose to establish a scholarship at RCC as a way to give back to the community that has supported
them. Their desire to help someone improve their life through education combined with their commitment to Reidsville's
Annie Penn Hospital led them to create a scholarship for Associate Degree Nursing students. Recipients will be residents
of Rockingham Count)' who are fuU-time smdents in the ADN program with a 3.0 minimum GPA. Trent Scholars may
be traditional or non-traditional students who demonstrate financial need and a true commitment to the nursing profession.
If the recipient is a first-year ADN student, the scholarship may be renewable for the second year of study if the required
GPA is maintained. 'l'
The James Sneed Wilson, TV Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was donated to the Rockingham Community College Foundation in April 1 994 by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell
B. Wilson of Reidsville, NC. The Wilson's contributed this scholarship in memory of their nephew James who died of
muscular dystrophy in 1985. Recipients must be traditional high school graduates of Morehead High School in Eden,
NC, have a 3.0 GPA, and plan to major in education, business, or a health-related field. Recipients must show demonstrated
financial need. ■' "
Students are invited to inquire about other scholarships which may be available through the Financial Aid Office,
All scholarship applications are due in the Financial Aid Office no later than April 1 each year. RCC scholarship
applications are available at the RCC Financial Aid Office or online at RCC's website.
Education Credit
Lifetime Learning Credit
The Lifetime Learning Credit helps parents and smdents pay for post-secondary education.
For the tax year, you may be able to claim a Lifetime Learning Credit of up to $2,000 for qualified education expenses
paid for all students enrolled in eligible educational institutions. There is no limit on the number of years the Lifetime
Learning Credit can be claimed for each student. However, a taxpayer cannot claim both the American Opportunity
Credit and Lifetime Learning Credits for the same student in one year. Thus, the Lifetime Learning Credit may be par-
ticularly helpful to graduate smdents, smdents who are only taking one course and those who are not pursuing a degree.
Generally, you can claim the Lifetime Learning Credit if all three of the following requirements are met:
• You pay qualified education expenses of higher education.
• You pay the education expenses for an eligible smdent.
• The eligible student is either yourself, your spouse or a dependent for whom you claim an exemption on your tax
remrn.
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If you're eligible to claim the Lifetime Learning Credit and are also eligible to claim the or American Oppormnir\' Credit
for the same student in the same year, 3'ou can choose to claim either credit, but not both.
If you pay qualified education expenses for more than one student in the same year, you can choose to take credits on a
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per-student, per-vear basis. This means that, for example, you can claim the or American Opportunin* Credit for one ^
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smdent and the Lifetime Learning Credit for another student in the same year. ^
If you have questions about the tax credit, see http://\vww.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0„id=21 8389,00. html. ^
The American Opportunit)- Credit will expire on December 31, 2012. ^
Loan Funds
Rockingham Community College, Duncan-Marion, Mary Rochester, Jack Garber, Jean Irving, Hooper-
Shockley, and Mary Owens Emergency Loan Funds
Small amounts may be borrowed for documented emergencies or tuition and fees if the FAFSA has been filed. The loan
is made for a short term (one semester) and no interest is charged. All funds operate as revolving accounts, and the
availabilit)' of funds is totally dependent upon the borrower's cooperation in repaying all loan money within the specified
time.
The Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Program
Enacted by the 1989 General Assembly, the NESLP is a scholarship loan program based upon financial need. Recipients
must agree to work in a health-care facUiU' upon graduation or repay the amount received. Awards are available to Associate
Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing students. Applicants should complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid. Additional information can be found at the College Foundation of NC website: www.cfnc.org.
The Nurse Scholars Program
Enacted by the 1989 General Assembly, the NSP is a merit scholarship loan program for full-time students. Financial
need is not a selection criterion. Associate Degree Nursing students must have a 3.0 GPA, be a North Carolina resident,
and agree to enter into a contractual agreement with the State Education Assistance AuthoriU" to practice at an approved
site as a full-time RN in the State upon graduation. Additional information can be found at the College Foundation of
NC website: www.cfnc.org.
Other Sources and Procedural Information
The college also serves as a referral and information agency for the following resources:
1 . Veterans Administration
2. Social Securit)-
3. Department of Social Services
4. Vocational Rehabilitation
5. Job Resource Center
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A]l financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need. Those persons who foresee a need for financial assistance
are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Smdent Aid (FAFSA) early in the year preceding the date of
expected enrollment. The FAFSA may be filed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. RCC's priority filing date is March 15; it is
•^ important to meet that deadline in order to receive priority consideration for financial aid. The RCC Scholarship
,^ Application deadline is due March 1 each year. .1 . :
M Financial aid awards are NOT automatically renewable. Students must re-apply for scholarships and complete the Free
Q Application for Federal Student Aid each school year. The academic year covered by the awards will be shown on the
r»* student's award letter and consideration for aid beyond that time can be made only after an updated application has been
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received. Students needing assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office.
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Rockingham Community College (RCC) is required by federal and state regulations to define and administer standards of
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for students seeking financial aid. RCC applies these standards to federal and state
financial aid funds to maintain a consistent procedure for all students. RCC students receiving financial aid wiU be evaluated
at the end of each semester on the following criteria:
• Qualitative Standard - GPA
• Quantitative Standard — Pace of Completion/Pass Rate
• Maximum Time Frame ■ . .
Qualitative Standard — GPA
Smdents must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 as calculated for financial aid purposes. Cumulative GPA is
calculated from the beginning date of enrollment to the present. There are several GPA calculators online; here is a Unk
to one: http://www.revfad.com/gpa_calculator.html. ■ -..
*Note: A smdent's financial aid GPA can be different then their college's academic GPA.
Quantitative Standard - Pace of Completion/ Pass Rate
Students must complete a cumulative 67% of the total credit hours attempted. The number of hours attempted is defined
as the total cumulative number of credit hours enrolled at the 10% point of each semester. The total number of hours
earned is defined as the total cumulative number of credit hours for which the student received a passing grade as noted
on the smdent's academic transcript. (Example: If a smdent has attempted 50 credit hours, he or she must have completed
at least 34 (or 67%) of those credit hours or 50 X .67 = 34.)
Maximum Time Frame
Smdents receiving financial aid must complete his or her program of study in a time frame that does not exceed 1 50% of
the published length to complete the program. This time frame will be measured in credit hours. (Example: If a student's
program length requires 60 credit hours, maximum time frame is no more than 90 credit hours or 60 X 1.50 = 90.)
Financial Aid Warning/Probation
Students not making satisfactory progress due to GPA, pace of completion, and/or maximum time frame rule will be put
on financial aid warning/probation. Smdents on financial aid warning/probation will be allowed one semester to achieve
SAP. During the warning/probationary period, students may be eligible to receive financial aid. At the end of the
warning/probationary period, after all grades have been reported and verified by the Registrar, SAP will be evaluated to
determine whether the smdent is eligible for aid. If the student is not meeting SAP, then financial aid will be terminated
until SAP is achieved.
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Financial Aid Suspension/Termination
A student will be placed on financial aid suspension/termination when he or she has not met SAP conditions at the end
of the financial aid warning/probation period or if he or she has not met the conditions of an approved appeal. Students ,^
are not eligible to receive financial aid while on suspension/termination until he or she has attended classes and made up '•*
credit hours and/or increased GPA to a 2.0 or better. Students will need to appeal to have financial aid reinstated at that
point.
online at www.rockinghamcc.edu for an appeal form that is relevant to your situation. All appeals must include an
explanation of the reasons the student did not meet SAP requirements, documentation of all extenuating circumstances,
and explanation with documentation that the simations outlined in the student's appeal are now resolved. Submit the
appeal and non-returnable documentation to the Financial Aid Office for the Appeals Committee to review.
Students appealing to receive financial aid for a second degree program must make an appeal in writing on a Second
Degree Appeal Form. Visit the Financial Aid Office or the Financial Aid webpage online at www.rockinghamcc.edu for
an appeal form. Students must explain in detail his or her reasons for remrning to RCC to pursue a second degree. Submit
the appeal to the Financial Aid Office for the Appeals Committee to re\'iew.
If appeals are approved, they are approved conditionally. The conditions are listed below:
• Achieve 2.0 GPA or better each semester,
• No withdrawals for any semester,
• No F grades for any semester, and
• FoUow the academic plan to graduate by the expected graduation date taking onh- classes in the program.
The appeal form completed and signed by the student explains the future financial aid consequences of not meeting the
above conditions while on an approved appeal and the procedures that will follow.
Additional Financial Aid Information
It is the smdent's responsibilits' to be aware of his or her SAP status for financial aid eUgibilit}'.
NOTE: All notices regarding financial aid SAP will be sent by mail and to the smdent's RCC email address. Smdents are
responsible for monitoring these mailboxes.
SAP is cumulative and includes all periods of enroDment, even those for which a student did not receive financial aid.
Withdrawals whether "official" or "unofficial" and/or "withdraw passing" (VCT) or "withdraw failing" (WF) affect the
student's abilir\' to meet the qualitative standard described above. Please discuss any plans prior to withdrawing from
courses with the Financial Aid Office to see how it may affect financial aid eligibiUt)'.
Incomplete Grades will affect a student's abiUt)' to meet the qualitative standard described above because an incomplete
grade will be counted as a class attempted but not completed.
Repeated Courses are permitted. However, if a student passes a course ("D" or better) the course may only be repeated
once for financial aid purposes. NOTE: Previous hours attempted and earned will be counted in die total hours attempted
and earned.
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Appeal Procedure Q
All appeals must be made in writing on a SAP Appeal Form. Visit the Financial Aid Office or the Financial Aid webpage i*»
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Transfer Credit hours and grades accepted from other institutions the student has attended are included in the SAP
calculation.
•*>* Developmental/Remedial Coursework is included in the SAP calculation. Also, there is a limit on the amount of
,^ developmental/ remedial coursework that can be included for financial aid purposes. A student can receive financial aid
•S ^'-"^ "^P '^° ''^ credit hours of developmental/remedial coursework. MAT 050 cannot be included in enrollment status for
;*«» Audited courses cannot be included in enrollment status for financial aid purposes.
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fmancial aid purposes.
Change of program may result in reduced financial aid eligibility for the new program since SAP is cumulative and includes
previously attempted hours in other programs. ,
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Policy on Return of Title IV Funds
The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 changed the formula for calculating the amount of aid a student and the
school may keep when the student totally withdraws or ceases attending aO classes. Effective October 7, 2000, students
who withdraw from all classes prior to completing more that 60 percent of an enrollment term will have their eligibility
for aid recalculated based on the percent of the term completed. For example, a student who withdraws after completing
only 30 percent of the semester will have earned only 30 percent of any Tide IV aid received. The remaining 70 percent
must be returned by the school and/or student. Students should read this policy carefully and consult the Financial Aid Office before
withdrawing/row all classes.
1 . This policy shall apply to all students who withdraw, drop out, or cease attending all classes at Rockingham Community
College and who receive financial aid from Tide IV funds:
a. The term "Tide IV Funds" refers to the federal financial aid programs authorized under the Higher Education Act
of 1965 (as amended), including the Federal Pell Grant, and Federal SEOG.
b. A student's withdrawal date is: ^ ^
• the date the student began the institution's withdrawal process (as described in RCC's catalog), or
• the midpoint of the semester for a smdent who leaves without notifyingthe institution, or
• the student's last day of attendance at a documented academically-related activity. ■; ■.
2. Refunds on all institutional charges, including tuition and fees, wiU be calculated using the state refund policy pubKshed
in the RCC Catalog.
3. Tide IV aid is earned in a prorated manner on a semester basis up to and including the 60 percent point. Tide IV aid
is viewed as 100 percent earned after the 60 percent point of the semester.
a. The percentage of Tide IV aid shall be calculated as follows:
dumber of days completed— T'ercent of semester completed
Total number of days in semester
The percent of semester completed shall be the percentage of Tide IV aid earned by the student. The total number
of calendar days in a term of enrollment shall exclude any scheduled breaks of more than five days.
b. The percentage of Tide IV aid unearned shall be 100 percent minus the percent earned.
c. Unearned aid shall be returned first by RCC from the student's account calculated as foUows:
Total institutional charges X percent of unearned aid = amount returned to program(s).
Unearned Tide IV aid shall be returned to the following programs in the following order:
1 . Federal Pell Grant
2. Federal SEOG
3. Other Tide IV grant programs
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Exception: No program shall receive a refund if the student did not receive aid from that program,
d. When the total amount of unearned aid is greater than the amount returned by RCC from the student's account,
the student is responsible for returning unearned aid to the appropriate program(s) as follows:
1. Federal PeU Grant**
2. Federal SEOG**
Tide IV funds are returned.
5. Institutional and student responsibility in regard to the return of Tide IV funds.
a. RCC's responsibility in regard to the return of Tide IV funds includes:
• providing each student with the information given in this policj',
• identifying students who are affected by this policy and completing the Return of Tide IV funds calculation
for those smdents,
• remrning any Tide IV funds that are due the Tide IV programs,
• collecting from student any amount that the institution had to pay for textbooks and supplies.
b. The student's responsibility' in regard to return of Tide IV funds includes:
• becoming familiar with the Return of Tide IV Funds policy and how complete withdrawal affects eligibility
for Tide IV aid,
• notify Records Office of withdrawal by completing withdrawal form,
• returning to the Tide IV programs any funds that were disbursed direcdy to the student and which the
student was determined to be ineligible for via the Return of Tide I\' funds calculation,
• reimbursing RCC for any funds the institution had to pay for textbooks and supplies.
6. The fees, procedures, and policies stated above supersede those published previously and are subject to change
at any time.
* Loan amounts are returned with the terms ot the promissory note.
** Amounts to be returned by the student to the federal grant programs will receive a 50 percent discount.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Administration (VA) provides a program of monetary entitiement for the education and training of eligible
service persons, veterans, reservists, and eligible dependents of 100% disabled or deceased veterans. The program is
designed to promote self-improvement through educational opportunity.
Institutional curriculum programs are approved under the provisions of Tide 38 and Tide 10 United States Code for the
educational training of veterans under Public Law 894 and for the children and spouses of deceased or totally disabled
veterans under Public Law 634.
Students who are eligible and entitied to receive benefits under provisions of Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35, 1606, 160^, and
Sections 901 and 903 may enroll in programs approved by the North Carolina State Approving Agency and ma\- apply for
veteran educational benefits. Application for VA educational benefits may be made online at www.gibill.va.gov.. Copies of
Member 4 are required for some service members.
A veteran who plans to attend Rockingham Community' College must complete the application process through the
Admissions Office of the college. The student is responsible for submitting a Registration Statement (class list, tuition,
and fees) to the VA Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office in order to be certified for educational benefits.
Veterans who wish to receive full educational benefits are required to carry a full class load (a minimum ot 12 credit
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3. Other Tide IV grant programs** ^
4. Refunds and adjusted bills will be sent to the student's home address on file in the Records Office following Vi
withdrawal. Students are responsible for any portion of their institutional charges that are left outstanding after ^
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hours) in all degree and diploma programs. Benefits status and payment are determined by the following credit-hour rates:
12 (or more) credit hours — full time
,^ 9-11 credit hours — 3/4 time
•*» 6—8 credit hours — 1/2 time
,^ Less than 1 /2 time — pays tuition and fees
^ Exception: Summer semester operates on an accelerated schedule (16 weeks of instruction in an 8-week session); therefore,
^ VA benefits are payable in summer semester at the following rates:
l»4 6 (or more) credit hours — full time
4-5 credit hours — 3/4 time
3 credit hours — 1 /2 time
Fewer than 3 hours — pay tuition and fees
Regulations for Students Receiving VA Educational Benefits
VA regulations require the college to monitor a veteran's academic progress. To ensure compliance with VA regulations,
the veteran should be aware of the following provisions:
1. Audits
No payment of educational benefits will be made to an eligible veteran for audited courses, because no credit toward
an educational objective can be earned for an audited course.
2. Independent Study
Independent smdy can be paid on a credit hour basis for single subject pursuits within the design of a post-secondary
or higher learning curriculum or plan leading to an accredited, standard college degree.
3. Course Options
All courses taken must apply toward degree/diploma requirements. A veteran may not receive VA educational benefits
for courses not required in his/her specific program of study.
Internet/Telecourses (Distance Learning)
In order to maintain a high qualit}' of educational and academic excellence, all VA students receiving educational benefits
from Veteran Affairs wiU meet the following criteria upon enrollment in an Internet/Telecourse class:
a. Remedial courses must be pursued through classroom instruction. VA regulations prohibit payment for remedial
courses taken via Internet or Telecourse class.
b. The veteran must have completed any required remedial work as determined by Rockingham Community College's
placement test scores before benefits can be paid for curriculum courses taken via Internet/Telecourses. (Appeal may
be considered on case-by-case basis.) - ■
c. The Internet/Telecourse class must be an integral part of the veteran's current program.
d. Distance Learning may affect Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
4. Course Substitutions
A student may apply to his/her advisor for approval of up to three course substimtions. A course substitution requires
final approval by the appropriate dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The approved document must be
on file in the Records Office (academic file) and in the Financial Aid Office for audit purposes for graduation.
5. Drops/Withdrawals
Effect of complete withdrawal from school:
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Instructor-Initiated Drop
Instructor drops of veterans receiving benefits must be reported to VA effective the last date attending class. If non-
punitive grades are awarded and no extenuating circumstances are reported, benefits are adjusted from the
first day of classes. If punitive grades are awarded, benefits are payable to the last date ot attendance. '^
Student-Initiated Withdrawal ^
If the veteran initiates the withdrawal and the VA determines that extenuating circumstances exist, the veteran will ^
receive benefit payments to the last date of attendance in class. Any change in a veteran student's enrollment status must ^
be prompdv reported to the college's VA Coordinator and to the VA to prevent overpayment or underpayment of
benefits.
6. Changes of Program
After initially entering a program, students are allowed unlimited changes of program. The first change is approved
without challenge, but subsequent changes will be evaluated to determine if there is a material loss of credit of more
than 1 2 credit hours. When a program is completed and the student enters another program, a change of program is
not charged against the student's entidement.
7. Grades
Non-punitive Grades
Grades which do not have hours attempted or GPA to be added into the calculation of the accumulative qualit)-point
average are considered non-punitive grades by the Veterans Administration. Benefits will not be paid for courses in which
non-punitive grades are assigned unless mitigating circumstances are found to exist:
W or WP If an eligible veteran withdraws from a course after the drop-add period, receives a non-punitive W or
WT grade, and mitigating circumstances are not found, benefits for that course will be terminated effective
back to the first day of class in that course. The course can be repeated for VA benefit payments. If the
eligible veteran withdraws and mitigating circumstances are shown, the veteran will be eligible for benefits
through the last day of attendance in that course.
U If an eligible veteran completes a course but receives a non-punitive U grade and mitigating circumstances
are not found, benefits for that course will be terminated effective back to the first day of class in that
course. The course can be repeated for VA benefit pavments.
I The grade of Incomplete "I" may be given only when the completed portion of a student's work in the
course is of passing qualit)' and due to extenuating circumstances the student is not able to complete all
the course requirements. A student's desire to avoid a low grade is not a legitimate reason to award an incomplete. The
student requesting an Incomplete should be able to complete the course with minimal assistance from
the instructor. An "I" does not count as hours attempted or hours earned. The stodent has until the end
of the 8th week (subsequent fall or spring term) to complete the course requirements. If the instructor
does not remove the "I" grade nor request a time extension, the "I" grade will change to an "F".
If course requirements are met and the "I" grade is replaced with a grade of A, B, C, D, F or S prior to
the end of the 8th week of the subsequent semester, VA benefits are payable for one semester.
If the "I" grade is not removed within the specified period, benefits wiU be terminated effective back to
the first day of the semester in which the student initially enrolled for the course. If an "F" grade is
assigned, the student may register again and receive VA benefits while repeating the course. \^eterans
may not, however, repeat the course for VA benefits if the grade assignment is A, B, C, D, or S.
CE If the eligible veteran completes a course through proficiency examination, VA benefits will not be
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payable for that course. If "CE" credit has been given, the course may not be repeated for VA benefits.
NC This symbol does not count for hours attempted or earned. This symbol may be used only for "grade forgiveness."
„^ (Refer to Grade Forgiveness Policy in current college catalog.) VA benefits will not be paid for a course
• »4 for which grade forgiveness was approved unless the original grade was a "NJCT" or an earned "F" grade.
.^ Punitive Grades
Grades which have credit granted toward graduation, GPA, and/or hours attempted to be computed into the GPA.
Q "A", "B", "C", "D", "S": If the eligible veteran completes a course and a grade of A, B, C, D, S is assigned for a course
r** in which credit is granted toward graduation, VA benefits will be paid for the entire semester. However, the course
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cannot be repeated for VA benefits credit.
WF If the eligible veteran withdraws after the fourth week of the semester while failing the course and is assigned
a punidve WF grade, the VA benefits wiU be payable up to the last date of attendance in the course. This
course can be repeated for VA payment purposes.
F If the eligible veteran attends class, completes the course, but is assigned a punitive "F" grade for which no
credit toward graduation is granted, VA benefits will be paid for the entire semester. It is distinguished from
non-punitive grades, because the hours attempted are used to determine the accumulative quality-point
average for graduation purposes. The course can be repeated with VA benefits.
Progress Records
Records of Progress are kept by this institution on veteran and non-veteran students alike. Grade reports are furnished
the students, veterans and non-veterans alike, at the end of each scheduled school term.
8. Probation
AH students receiving VA educational benefits must maintain satisfactory progress toward their diplomas/degrees. (See
RCC Academic Progress Policy and Procedure in current college catalog.) If progress is unsatisfactory, the law requires
the college to report this to the VA. Students receiving VA benefits may have one semester on probation to bring their
standing above probation status. If these requirements are not met, their VA benefits will be terminated. Students must
receive academic counseling and must show that the cause of unsatisfactory performance has been removed before
enrollment wiU be re-certified for benefits.
Class Attendance
Students receiving VA benefits are expected to attend all regular class meetings for which they are registered. Students
enrolled in diploma or certificate programs may be required to respond to VA's monthly request for Verification of
Attendance (WAVE) in order to receive payment. If a student receiving VA benefits is dismissed from the college for
misconduct, the benefits are terminated immediately.
Overpayment of VA Benefits
Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill recipients' tuition and fee charges are paid by the VA direcdy to the school. Eligibility ranges
from 40% up to 100% based on period of service. Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill veteran students are responsible for any
charges not covered by the VA and any overpayment resulting from dropped classes or complete withdrawal from the
college.
All other recipients of VA educational benefits must pay tuition and fees by the college's established deadlines; VA
educational benefits will be paid direcdy to the student by the VA. Overpayment of benefits will be deducted from future
benefits if the veteran continues enrollment in subsequent terms. Complete withdrawal wiU require prompt repayment of
benefits direcdy to the VA. AD VA benefit recipients should promptiy report to the VA and to the school's VA Coordinator
any changes in enrollment.
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Services for Students
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RCC's Student Development Division offers a number of ser\aces designed to assist students in developing self-reliant, ,^
responsible behavior. In addition, students are invited to visit the RCC webpage for online resources. >»
Advisement Services ^
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Academic advising is an ongoing process in which the advisor goes beyond registration and degree planning to assist the H*^
student in clarification of educational goals, career goals, life goals, and evaluating progress toward established goals. The ^
advisor may need to refer the student to the Career Center and/or counselor as needed. While the responsibilits' for 'J*
making decisions and attaining these goals ultimately lies with the student, at RCC, the advisors encourage students to think !>»
critically, seek out resources, and develop action steps. The desired result is that students will feel a sense of connection C^
with the advisor and a sense of guidance, while realizing personal responsibUit}' for exploring options and making decisions.
Academic advising at Rockingham Community' College is viewed as a continuing teaching and learning process in which
the resources of the institution are available to assist the student in his/her total development. The primary facilitator for
this process is the facult}' advisor who, as a teacher, role model, and mentor, assists the student in designing and modifying
an academic plan which reflects the student's career decisions. The relationship between the advisor and student should
be one of trust and commitment, in which both understand and perform their respective roles and responsibilities. This
relationship is enhanced through cooperation, encouragement, and stimulation.
The advisor helps the student identif\' his/her goals, objectives, and concerns at Rockingham Community' College. As a
teacher, the advisor assists the student in developing skills in asking questions, in planning and implementing, and in
making decisions. As an academic role model, the advisor brings to the relationship a concern for the student and his/her
academic program as well as information, experience, and resources which can be of assistance to the student. As a
mentor, the advisor raises appropriate questions, offers advice, and facilitates the solving of academic problems. In the
event the student's personal problems interfere with academic success, the advisor may assist the student in identifying and
utilizing college and community' resources.
The student brings to the advisor/student relationship an openness concerning his/her interests, responsibilities,
experiences, goals, and abilities. As a learner, the student recognizes the importance of working with his/her advisor and
seeks to strengthen the relationship through honest expressions of the self
Frequent advisor-student contact should enhance the probabUir^' that a student will be able to make appropriate course
selections and thereby transfer to other programs and/or institutions without problems. Frequent contact will also be
beneficial in the event of problems in classes in which the student is currentiy enrolled.
Advisor Responsibilities
The advisor provides guidance and assistance to the student by:
1. Discussing and explaining the advisement process.
2. Monitoring advisee progress through scheduled appointments to obtain feedback.
3. Maintaining an active fde on each advisee.
4. Maintaining an updated graduation check list.
5. Maintaining office hours and appointment sheets for advisee.
6. Assisting advisee to develop long range plan of study.
7. Assisting advisee in selection of courses for a particular semester.
8. Approving the registration for advisee by signing the appropriate registration form.
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Student Responsibilities
43 The student assumes responsibility for iiis/her education by;
^ 1 . Scheduling an appointment with the advisor at least 2 weeks prior to the beginning of registration to prepare for
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registration.
2. Obtaining from a counselor the transfer requirements of the school to which they wish to transfer and/or copy of
j^ the appropriate college catalog(s) to be used with the advisor.
5,^ 3. Discussing with the advisor educational and career goals that will affect the RCC program of study.
^ 4. Selecting courses and developing a suitable schedule of classes using the program planning sheet.
• 5 5. Meeting with the advisor to select courses and complete the registration forms or to prepare to register using
^ WebAdvisor.
Q/^ 6. Discussing any changes in schedule and registration with the advisor.
A student desiring to change programs must see a counselor to discuss plans and complete the necessary forms. To change
an advisor, a student must see a counselor or the current advisor to make the necessary changes.
All students are responsible for the proper completion of their academic program, for familiarity with all requirements
of the catalog, for maintaining the grade average required and knowing their academic standing, and for meeting all other
requirements. Advisors and counselors are available to all students, but final responsibility remains with the student. ,
Currendy-enroDed students registering on Web Advisor must see their academic advisors to remove any restrictions that
could prevent registration.
Counseling Services ,
The primary objectives of counseling at Rockingham Community College are:
• to help students create achievable personal and career goals
• to help students create realistic academic plans
• to help students improve decision-making abilities which will aid them in exercising self direction and problem
solving
Counseling services are available to all students and offer the opportunity for individuals to explore with a counselor
individual concerns, academic issues, career decisions, and program changes or selection which may affect them during
their college years.
Typical counseling sessions involve career testing and counseling, personal challenges and concerns, and academic issues.
Referral services to other agencies are available for those individuals who may be in need of them.
Career testing is an integral part of the counseling resources at Rockingham Communit}' College. Tests and inventories
provide the student with information related to personal abilities, interests, and values. Together, the counselor and student
evaluate this information for the student's career/life planning process.
Students are encouraged to use the counseling services as an important part of their coUege lives. For further information,
visit or call the Student Development Office, extension 2333.
Career and Life Planning
Rockingham Community College's College Transfer and Career Development Center provides resources and services to
assist people in career and educational planning. The center is located in the Whitcomb Student Center.
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These resources are designed to encourage individuals to examine and understand their personal aptitudes, interests,
behaviors, abilities, skills and values and to use this information in exploring and establishing realistic career goals. T\pes ^
of resources offered include: individual and group counseling by a career counselor; a variet)' of tests and inventories g
(abilities, interests, and values); educational, career and job search information; workshops, and college catalogs. A career ^S
library containing occupational materials including books, pamphlets, media and Internet resources, and employment- i>4
related information is maintained in the College Transfer and Career Center. Also, a collection of materials concerning
colleges, universities, trade and professional schools is available. ^S
The College Transfer and Career Center also assists students and alumni with the job search process. Job search strategies, ,5^
interviewing techniques, and preparation of resumes and cover letters are among the services offered. ^
All services and some materials are available free of charge to students, alumni, employees and area citizens.
On Campus Recruiting
College and universit)' representatives visit RCC regularly to inform and recruit RCC students. These visits allow RCC
students to learn about the college transfer process and explore other educational opportunities beyond RCC. RCC also
hosts an annual College Transfer Day event in addition to visits by individual representatives on a periodic basis. There
may also be visits to campus from recruiters from various employing organizations.
Job Opportunity Listings
Employers may submit information on employment opportunities through e-mail, fax, phone or mail. This information
is shared with alumni and department heads upon receipt. Job listings are posted in Whitcomb Student Center and may
be distributed elsewhere on campus. Contact the College Transfer and Career Development Center at 342-4261, ext. 2992
for assistance.
Services for Students With Disabilities
Rockingham Communit)' CoUege is committed to fuU compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The college works to ensure that the programs, activities and facilities of the
coUege are fuUy accessible to all qualified persons. Students with disabilities should contact a disabilit\' counselor, located
in the Whitcomb Student Center, to self-disclose the disabUiU' and to request services and/or reasonable accommodations.
It is the student's responsibility' to provide the college with current, appropriate documentation of the disabiiit}' (must be
signed by a qualified professional). Appropriate documentation will reflect the smdent's current disabOit}' stams, functional
limitations, and how that disability affects participation in courses, programs, services, and activities.
Disclosing a disability' does not require the student to request accommodations. Sometimes accommodation requests are
needed on a per-course basis. The disabilit)' counselor will help the student determine if accommodations are necessary
for each specific course. Information regarding a student's disability will not be shared with a third party (including
faculty) without the student's express permission. Students must request accommodations each semester, and must
request them in a timely manner - preferably before the semester starts (or as close to the start of the semester as possible).
Please contact Steve Rohrbeck, Disability' Counselor, at (336) 342-4261 ext. 2343, for specific information on disclosing
a disabiUt}' and requesting accommodations.
Handicapped parking stickers are available from the office of the Vice-President for Student Development (x21 10) in the
Whitcomb Student Center.
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Student Email
"V* RCC student Email is the official means of communication with RCC students. A student's failure to receive or read
^ official college communications sent to the student's official email address does not absolve the student from knowing and
^ complying with the content of the official communication. Students will benefit by receiving timely, accurate, and up-to-
rii date communication about matters including, but not limited to:
S^ * financial aid and scholarships : ■'
^ • registration
•^» • billing notification -'' '
^ • college policy statements ■ ;
^ • coUege services and events
• course information i ■ , / A
• degree completion and/or graduation
• administrative actions
• academic calendar
• tax information
Students can login to check email using last name first initial and last four digits of student ID number and the assigned
password. Student email addresses consist of login information plus @students. rockinghamcc.edu (ex.smith)1234@
students.rockinghamcc.edu).
Access Restriction
Access to and use of student email is considered a privilege accorded at the discretion of RCC. The college maintains the
right to immediately withdraw the access and use of student email when there is reason to believe that violations of law j
or coUege policies have occurred. In such cases, the alleged violation will be referred to the Vice-President for Student I
Development for further investigation and adjudication under the Code of Smdent Conduct. The range of sanctions for
unacceptable use of student email includes expulsion from the college.
Prohibited Uses
Rockingham Community' College Mail systems are not to be used for the following:
• Personal gain (Financial or otherwise to make a profit).
• Chain letters (e.g., any communication which requests or demands the recipient Jonvard the message to one or more individuals)
• Solicitations for contributions for non-coUege sponsored entities.
• "Get rich quick or pyramid schemes"
• Deliberate acts associated with denying, interfering with, or disrupting networking or email service of Rockingham
Community College Campus or that of any other agency.
• Attempts to perform mass mailings to the entire campus (or a large subset of the campus), or other agency of a
non-official nature, which has a negative impact on the daily operation of the college.
• IntentionaUy e-mailing, transmitting, or posting links to obscene or sexually explicit materials, including but not
limited to, sexually explicit images, messages, cartoons, jokes, and audio files.
• Any unlawful activity- which would violate any U. S. or state law.
No one shall deliberately alter or attempt to conceal their true return email address or the origination location of the
message. No one shall deliberately set forth to interfere with the reception of e-mail by an individual. No one shall
deliberately set forth to intercept, receive, and/or view another individual's e-mail without that user's consent. Only
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authorized individuals of the RCC staff may at any time view a student's email if that student is suspected of a violation
of this email policy or the campus computing policy. Roudne checks of server logs or high account acrivit\' that may raise ^
suspicion can be considered grounds to review a student's email. S
WebAdvisor <S
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WebAdvisor is a comprehensive web-based tool that aOows registration as well as access to other information via the
Internet. Through WebAdvisor, you will be able to: ;B
• search for classes by time, location, day and instructor to)
• review course descriptions ,^
• check course availability in real-time ^
• register for classes j^
• print class schedules
• view account summary
• check financial aid status
• check final grades
• print a non-official transcript
• make a payment
• view tax information
Currently enrolled students registering on WebAdvisor must see their advisors and remove any restrictions that could
prevent registration (such as unpaid accounts, unsatisfactory academic standing, and other restrictions).
Academic Technology, Tutoring and Testing Center (AT3)
The Academic Technology, Tutoring and Testing Center (AT3) is an open lab available to students. The schedule for the
Center is available each semester on the RCC website and in the Center. Tjpical schedules are Monday-Thursday 8:00a.m.
- 10:00p.m. and Fridays 8:00a.m.- 1:00p.m. The AT3 has computers available for student use with qualified assistants on
hand to aid students in their operation. At the center, students can check e-mail, communicate with instructors, write
papers, work on projects, or study on their own. Tutoring is also available for students within this facUit)'. Tutoring in
computer-related skills and course work is available during all hours of operation. Specific tutoring by English facult\' and
peer tutors in such areas as writing, grammar, research, study skills, foreign languages, speech, and other subjects as well
as online writing assistance is available from of 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. on
Friday. Appointments are available, but walk-ins are welcome. AU tutoring is free. Summer hours vary. Please visit the
RCC website or call the AT3 at (336)342-4261, ext. 2233 or 2123, for more information.
Math/Science Lab
The Math/Science Lab serves primarily as a resource for students in developmental mathematics courses. Developmental
math students who visit the Math/Science Lab have access to math instructors, peer tutors, instructional videos and
computers. Students in curriculum level courses have access to math and science videos, as well as computers in the Lab.
AM mtoring is free. The Math/Science Lab schedule varies from semester to semester.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is a resource designed to assist students in achieving a successful transition into and through
their academic experience at Rockingham Communit)' College. The Center provides programs, counseling, advising
assistance, and coordination with various academic departments to help students plan their academic programs and acquire
the tools needed to be successful in their courses. In particular, the Center works with entering students who enroU in n^'O
or more developmental courses. However, all RCC students are eligible to utilize the services of die Center, which include
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face-to-face academic advising, a variety of academic success programs related to time management and study skills, and 1
^ coordination of tutorial assistance with academic departments. The Student Success Center is located on the second floor
§ of the Library. Visit the Student Success Center or the Office of Student Development (in the Whitcomb Student Center)
^ for additional information regarding the services and opportunities available to students.
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^ Student Support Services Program
;,^ The TRiO Student Support Services Program is a federally-funded program that offers extra support and assistance for
*•» 140 qualified students each year. The program offers both one-to-one and group-based services and programs, all of
. J^ which are at no cost to program participants. Program services include academic and career counseling, career exploration,
P individual tutorial services in various subject areas, and workshops and seminars to improve smdy skills, test-taking abilities,
rX time management, and 'coping' skills. There are also programs and services related to financial literacy, college transfer
advisement, and cultural enrichment.
Students are elibible for this program if they: are currentiy enrolled and registered for at least six (6) credit hours in a
curriculum program; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00; are first-generation college students (meaning that neither
parent holds a bachelor's degree), meet the current requirements for low-income families, or have a documented disability
that affects academic progress.
The Student Support Services Program is located on the second floor of the James Library.
Campus Government and Student Life
Each student at Rockingham Community College is invited to take an active part in the making of decisions; indeed,
taking part in campus government is regarded as an important part of one's education. The supervision of all student '
activities is the responsibility' of the Director of Student Life.
Students share equally with faculty' and staff in creating policies that affect the campus community. The President of the "■
SGA serves as a non-voting member of the college's Board of Trustees. -' ■
In addition, smdents are encouraged to take part in one or more of a variety of clubs and committees on the RCC campus.
The student newspaper. The Rock, provides reporting, creative writing, photography, advertising sales, editorial, and layout
experience for its staff
Students are invited to join clubs which cater to their interests or to organize other organizations in accordance with
guidelines approved by the SGA. Clubs and committees at RCC are: Alpha-Omega Club, the Science-Fiction Club, the
Nature Club, the Athletics Committee, the Chess Club, the Astronomy Club, vMpha Kappa Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa
(academic honors society), Cultural Diversity Club, SIFE Club, the Early Childhood Club, Criminal Justice Club, Sigma
Kappa Delta EngUsh honor society, and Sigma Delta Nu Spanish honor society.
For more details about the entire club/committee system at Rockingham Community College, contact the Director of
Student Life.
Food Service
Subway restaurant, located in the lower level of Whitcomb Student Center, provides sandwiches and other items on a daily
basis. Operating hours are posted each semester. Special hours are in effect during breaks. Also, snacks and drinks are
provided through vending machines located throughout campus.
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Bookstore
The Bookstore, on the upper level of Whitcomb Student Center, carries all instructional supplies for classes as well as a iS
varien,' of paperbacks, pens, pencils, notebooks, gifts, and RCC clothing items. The Bookstore is open from 8:30 a.m. ^
until 6:00 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. It is also open from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and ^
Fridays. The Bookstore is open additional hours during buyback and registration. Summer hours vary. Please visit the ^J*
RCC website or call the bookstore at (336) 342-4261, ext. 2261, for more information. «
Bookstore Refund Policy ^
If vou are not satisfied with your purchase, the RCC Bookstore will be happy to issue a refund, which is subject to the .^
following policy: ||^
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1 . Cash register receipt must accompany all returns for refund.
2. Merchandise must be in saleable condition (i.e., unopened package, not written in or otherwise defaced, not used or
worn.)
3. Merchandise defective due to publisher's or manufacturer's error will always be replaced.
4. Textbook returns should be made within the first two weeks of class. Refunds will be mailed by the RCC Business
Office and should be received within 3 weeks after the return. All returns are subject to the approval of bookstore
personnel, and anv exceptions to this policy must have the approval of the bookstore manager.
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
RCC offers men's basketball and baseball, women's volleyball and basketball, and as interest is expressed, men's and
women's golf Individuals interested in playing intercollegiate athletics at RCC should call the Director of Smdent Life and
Athletics, at (336) 342-4261, ext. 2230. Students admitted to the college who plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics
must meet all admissions criteria set forth in the college catalog. Athletic recruitment follows the guidelines set forth by
the National Junior College Atiiletic Association and the potential smdent-athlete's abiUt}' to benefit from Rockingham
Communin' College's program and services. Financial Aid for student-athletes is administered through the Financial Aid
Office. Smdent-athletes are encouraged to apply for all the financial aid for which they may qualify'. The institution currendy
awards no scholarships based purely on athletic participation. Student-athletes must maintain satisfactory progress in their
chosen majors. This satisfactory progress is determined joindy by RCC's Academic Progress Policy and NJCAA eligibility
guidelines.
Inter-organizational Competition
Inter-organizational competition among RCC students and between RCC students and representatives of non-RCC
organizations is permitted when participation in such activities is judged to contribute to the educational objectives of
college instructional and/or student activities programs. Inter-organizational competition refers to any organized
competitive co-curricular activit)^ involving RCC smdents. Such activities may involve team sports, individual sports such
as golf or tennis, or recreational matches such as -with chess and bridge.
Intramural Sports and Recreation
An intramural sports program is available to all RCC curriculum students. Participating in these sports is voluntary and
college credit is not given. Interested students should call the Director of Smdent Life at (336) 342-4261, ext. 2230. The
college maintains athletic fields, a gymnasium, and tennis course for recreational use at specified times.
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Gymnasiutn
•vS The Keys Gymnasium is open for free-play during specified times during die week when the college is in session. Times
5j available for free-play are posted in the Gym and may vary from week to week. Students, faculty, staff, and employees of
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organizations that are in partnership agreement with RCC are eligible to use the Gym during free-play times. However, a
current RCC ID card is required by all that wish to use the Gym. Qualified personnel may obtain their RCC ID cards at
^ the Student Center during normal college hours. Expectations for use of the Gym are posted in the Gym lobby.
Fitness Center
The Fitoess Center, located in the Gym, is open during specified times during the week when the college is in session. Times
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5^ are posted in the Gym and may vary from week-to-week. Students, facult)?, staff, and employees of organizations that are
Q/^ in a parmership agreement with RCC are eligible to use the Fitness Center during free-play times. However, a current RCC
ID card is required. Qualified personnel may obtain their RCC ID cards at the Student Center. Regulations regarding the
use of the Fitness Center are posted in the Fitness Center.
Library, Gerald B. James
The Gerald B. James Library offers a wide variet\' of materials and services to the students and faculty of Rockingham
Community College and to the citizens of Rockingham County. Individuals are invited to come to the library to acquire
materials needed for classes or for personal enrichment, to study, or to get assistance with special research needs.
Library Materials and Services
The library houses more than 40,000 books, non-print media, periodicals, newspapers and other materials to support the
instructional programs of the college. A staff member is always on hand to assist students in locating print and onUne
information. The library also provides electronic access on campus and remote access to information including NC LIVE
databases, eBooks, online newspapers, periodicals and more. Laptop computers are available to curriculum students for
use in the library or bring your own laptop and make use of our wireless Internet access.
Group Study Rooms
When not reserved, group study rooms are available to users on a first come, first serve basis. Group reservations can be
made in person at the circulation desk or by phone 342-4261, ext. 2247. Reservations are for two hours, renewable based
on availability. Reservations are held no more than 10 minutes after the appointed time. Individuals using the study room
will be asked to leave if a group requests to use the room. The study rooms are not sound proof Therefore, noise must
be kept to a minimum to prevent disturbing others.
Hours
Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ^
Closed Weekends
Hours for summer, holidays or semester breaks or changes in hours are posted at the library and on the library web
page.
For more information, please call (336) 342-4261, ext. 2247 or visit us online at www.rockinghamcc.edu/library
Library hours are posted on the front door and on the library's web page. Library users are responsible for exiting the library
in a timely manner. Users should bring all items for check out to the circulation desk 10 minutes prior to closing.
Photocopying should also be completed 10 minutes prior to closing. Users on computers should save and/or print materials
1 5 minutes prior to closing.
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that is respectful of other library users, staff, materials, and facilities. Users are expected to conduct themselves in a manner
in accordance with the policies outlined in this document as well as all applicable college policies, local, state, and federal
laws.
Library Use Policy
The Gerald B. lames Library is committed to maintaining a safe en\'ironment conducive to research and smdv. The Ubrarv 'iS
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is open to the general public as well as the college communit\'. Library users are expected to act in a responsible manner ^
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Users will observe the following guidelines: ^
• Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. .g
• The use of cell phones and library telephones is prohibited. |^
• No food is allowed in the librar)', including study rooms. ^jt
• Spill-proof beverage containers are permitted in the library
• Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited in the building.
• The use or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs is prohibited.
• Weapons, simulated or real are prohibited.
• Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
Children
Children under the age of 14 entering the library must be accompanied and supervised by an adult over the age of 18.
Parents and/or guardians are responsible for the conduct of their children and must provide close supervision at ail times.
The library does not censor library materials. Therefore, it is the parent's and/or the guardian's responsibilit}- to determine
whether the material their child is reading, viewing, or listening to is appropriate for their cliild.
Electronic Devices
Personal electronic and musical devices such as digital media and/or audio players and laptops are permitted in the library,
but must be used with headphones. Library users wiU be responsible for supplying their own headphones or they can
purchase earbuds at the circulation desk. The volume should be kept to a level that cannot be heard by other library users.
Food and Beverages
Food is not permitted in the library. Spill-proof beverage containers are permitted. Acceptable spUl-proof beverage
containers wUl be determined by the library staff Examples of spill-proof beverage containers include water and soda
bottles with screw cap lids, sports botdes and commuter mugs. Beverage containers not permitted include open mugs/cups,
paper and st}'rofoam cups (even with lids), aluminum cans and glass botdes.
Users bringing food and/or non-secure beverage containers into the library will be asked to dispose of the items
immediately. Do not place beverages near computers or equipment. If spUls occur, please clean immediatel)'. Please report
large spills so proper cleanup can occur.
Fire and Tornado Alarms
All building occupants will respond immediately to building alarms bv leaving the building in the case of fire or relocating
to the basement of the building in the event of a tornado warning. Library staff will direct everyone to the nearest exit
or the stairs to the lower level. Do not use the elevator. When staff receives the all-clear signal, everyone may return to
their original locations in the building. The campus will be notified of the start of a driU by short blasts over the college's
horn system for at least 30 seconds. (These blasts will be distinct from the tornado alarm, which consists of one long blast
of at least 30 seconds).
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Unattended Items
•iS Personal items should not be left unattended, even for a few minutes. Library staff is not responsible for lost, damaged,
^ or stolen personal items; this includes personal items left at the circulation desk. Unattended items found by staff or
5 library users will be placed in the library lost and found.
^ Disruptive Behavior
^.5 Users exhibiting disruptive behavior will be asked to cease the offending behavior or to leave the library. Specific examples
^ of disruptive behaviors include but are not limited to excessive noise, horseplay, fighting, intimidating or abusive language,
• ^^ overt signs of drunkenness or other substance abuse, vandalism, inappropriate behavior, or harassment of any kind.
Q/^ It is expected that staff requests for compliance will be immediately and respectfully honored. If the behavior continues
or resumes, campus securit}' will be called. Depending on the seriousness of the infraction, refusal to comply with policies
may result in refusal of future access to the library and/or suspension of library privileges. Questions or complaints
should be addressed to the Director of Library Services.
Rockingham County Historical Collections
Of interest to both the classroom student and the independent researcher in local history and genealogy is the
collection of materials including deeds, wills, trusts, marriage notices and similar documents. Old newspapers, local
histories, photographs and architectural surveys are also materials which are available. The collection is a project of the
Rockingham Visitors needing special assistance are urged to call ahead when planning a visit.
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Academic Regulations ^
The catalog of Rockingham Community College is intended to describe the operations and programs offered by the ^
college. *«5
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Students generally may expect to earn a diploma or degree in accordance with the curriculum requirements outlined in jO
the catalog published at the time of initial enrollment. However, the college reserves the right to make changes in the e^
curricula and/or schedule when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the students and/or college. g»
When changes occur students must adjust to these changes unless special permission is granted. ^»
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If a student withdraws and then re-enters the same program, the catalog in effect at the time of re-entry wiU be the catalog
used to determine diploma or degree requirements.
Variation in Degree Requirements
In exceptional cases, variations in degree requirements can be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. In
cases where instimtional error or oversight is believed to have occurred or exceptional circumstances need to be considered,
requests for variation in graduation requirements can be made in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The
request should include a rationale and justification for variation in requirements. The decision of the Vice President wiU
be based upon appropriate consultation with faculty and staff and wiU be fmal. Copies of the request, documentation of
the review process and the decision shall become part of the student's permanent record.
Scholastic Standards
Rockingham Communit\' College students are expected to maintain satisfactory scholastic standards. At the end of each
semester an assessment shall be made of each student's total scholastic record. The academic poKcies are directed toward
(I) prevention of failure, (2) remediation, and when other methods do not succeed, (3) exclusion from a program or the
college.
Graduate Competencies
Students meeting the requirements for graduation from Rockingham Community College's associate degree and diploma
programs should:
Demonstrate effective speaking, writing, and reading skills.
Gather and analyze information to make logical decisions.
Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate appropriate mathematical skills.
Demonstrate appropriate computer skills.
RCC Academic Honesty Policy
Academic integrity wiU not be compromised at Rockingham Community College. Cheating, plagiarizing, falsifying results
of study or facilitating academic dishonesty are prohibited and can result in sanctions as extreme as suspension from
class(es) and/or from RCC.
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It is the right and responsibility of instructors to maintain an atmosphere of high academic integrity within their
S classrooms. A charge of academic dishonesty and the assigned consequences thereof are the right of the instructor. It is
© the right of the student to contest a charge of academic dishonesty and/or the consequences assigned by the instructor.
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^ The procedures for contesting a charge of academic dishonesty are the same as those for contesting an assigned grade.
^g Those procedures are specified in the Grade Appeal.
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W^ In the event of cheating or academic dishonesty that extends beyond a single class, faculty' members, deans, or counselors
• «^ ™^Y s^"'^ ^^^ charge to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. If deemed necessary by the Vice President for Academic
§ Affairs, an ad hoc committee may be appointed to investigate the charge and recommend an action to be taken.
^ Grading
^ Philosophy
Operating under the "Open Door" policy, Rockingham Communit}' College accepts all adults who make application and
can benefit from any of the programs offered (see admission procedures and requirements). It is believed that, given the
proper program and circumstances, most students can perform satisfactorily. The overall objective is to work with smdents
at their present levels of achievement and ability and help them reach their optimum potentials insofar as possible within
the capabilities and limitations of the instimtion. To accomplish these goals the facult}' and staff seek to help smdents to
understand clearly what level of achievement is expected of them and how that level may be reached. The grading system
is designed to provide students with constructive feedback about their progress and goal attainment.
In order to fulfill their primary purpose of enhancing learning, grades must serve a communicating and motivating purpose.
RCC's grading system seeks to fulfill this dual role. It is designed to reflect the belief that smdents learn better when
motivated by success rather than failure and that they should, therefore, be informed of good performances and successfijl
results. Likewise, it is designed with the belief that smdents should be provided with knowledge of mistakes and how to
correct them. In addition, the system attempts to accommodate the fact that different smdents require different time
spans to master given subjects.
Rights and Responsibilities
Involved in any grading system are certain rights and responsibilities of smdents, instructors, administrators, advisors,
and counselors. The following list represents only those rights and responsibilities which relate directiy to the Rockingham
Community College grading system. Other rights and responsibilities are outlined in this catalog and in other college
publications such as the online Student Handbook and the Faculty-Staff Handbook:
Students
1. The student has the responsibility to put forth sincere, conscientious effort to fulfill the objectives of courses in which
he/she is enrolled.
2. The student has the responsibilit}' to meet with his/her instructors, advisor, or counselor if the smdent feels he/she is
in academic difficult)'.
3. The student has the right to know the basis on which he/she will be evaluated.
4. The smdent has the responsibility, with the aid of his/her instructors and counselors, to set realistic goals.
5. The smdent has the responsibility to pace himself/herself in an open-ended course (a course in which the time allowed
for completion of the objectives is flexible.)
6. The smdent has the right to appeal a grade and the responsibility to know the correct procedure for appeal.
7. The student has the responsibility to contact his/her instructor regarding the grade of "I" and to make arrangements
to complete the necessary work to remove the "I" within the time allowed.
8. The smdent has the responsibility' to follow the established procedures when withdrawing from a course or from the
instimtion.
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9. The student must follow the Course Repeat Policy if repeating a course with a grade of "C" or better and must properly
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10. The student has the responsibility, prior to filing a notice with the Records Office for a degree, diploma, or certificate
to review his/her record in consultation with his/her advisor to assure that all graduation requirements will be met S
before the proposed graduation date.
11. The student has the responsibility to be familiar with the online Student Handbook, the RCC Catalog, any additional 5^
academic policies and procedures not specifically oudined in Items 1 through 10 listed above, and to plan his/her ^
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12 Additional rights and responsibilities for students as outlined in appropriate sections of this catalog and in other college ^
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1. The instructor has the right to define performance requirements for specific grades.
2. The instructor has the responsibiUtv* to state the course objectives and grading system early in the semester.
3. The instructor has the right and the responsibility to continue his/her efforts in learning new and different ways to
facilitate student instruction and evaluation.
4. The instructor has the right and responsibility' to determine the best methods of presenting material in his/her courses.
5. The instructor has the responsibilit}' to evaluate his/her grading procedures periodically.
6. Additional rights and responsibilities for instructors are outiined in appropriate sections of this catalog and in other
college publications such as the Faculty-Staff Handbook.
Administrators
1. The administrator has the responsibilit\' to recommend the employment of faculu' and other professional staff whose
philosophy is consistent with that of the institution.
2. The administrator has the responsibility to provide the time, resources, and facilities necessary for the teacliing and
learning process.
3. The administrator has the responsibilit)- to provide a process for grade appeals.
4. The administrator has the responsibility to provide in-service training for the facult)-.
5. The administrator has the responsibOit)' to provide appropriate counseling and advising services.
6. The administrator has the responsibiUt)' to provide services for effective placement of students in courses.
7. The administrator has the responsibility to provide leadership in the development and continuing evaluation of a
standard grading system.
8. Additional rights and responsibilities for administrators are outlined in appropriate sections of this catalog and in other
college publications such as the Facultv'-Staff Handbook.
Advisors
1. The advisor has the responsibiUt}- to consult with the student's instructor and/or counselor in cases where the student's
progress in a course or program is in question.
2. The advisor has the counselor-shared responsibilit\' to assist the student in preparing grade contesting requests.
Counselors
1. The counselor has the responsibility to consult with the student's instructor and/or advisor in cases where the student's
progress in a course or program is in question.
2. The counselor has the advisor-shared responsibility' to assist the student in preparing grade contesting requests.
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Grading Symbols
Since the RCC grading system operates on the firm belief that each student has the right to know the basis on which he/she
will be evaluated, every effort is made to identify and define symbols used in the institution and in each course. A total of
fourteen different symbols have been identified and defined for use in the RCC grading system. AH courses, except those
designed open-ended or CE will utilize the other ten S3'mbols.
Grades
Used in GPA Computation
A, B, C, D, F, WF '
A The student has, in a superior wa}', met the objectives
established for the course by the instructor and department
or departments involved.
4 per sem. hr.
B The student has more than adequately met the objectives
established for the course by the instructor and the department
or departments involved.
3 per sem. hr.
C The student has adequately met the objectives established
for the course by the instructor and the department
or departments involved.
: per :
hr.
D The student has minimally met the objectives established
for the course by the instructor and department
or departments involved.
1 per sem. hr.
F The student failed to meet the objectives established by
the instructor and the department or departments involved in a
traditional course or failed to make satisfactory progress in
an open-ended course.
0 per sem. hr.
WF The instructor withdraws a student after the 60th percent
point or its equivalent due to absences or other considerations while
the student is doing unsatisfactory work. This symbol counts as
hours attempted but not as hours earned.
0 per sem. hr.
Not used in GPA Computation
S, U, I, AU, W, WP, CE, NC
S The student successfully completed the course on the S-U
option or completed a course in which the S or U is given. The symbol
does not count as hours attempted but does count as hours earned.
The "S" grade indicates that the course was completed
with a "C" or better.
0 per sem. hr.
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U The student did not successfully complete a course taken 0 per sem. hr.
on the S-U option or did not successfuUv complete a course in which g
the S or U is given. This symbol does not count as hours attempted or •§
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completed portion of a student's work in the course is of passing ^
qualit)- and due to extenuating circumstances the student is not able to *«>»
complete all the course requirements. A students desire to avoid a low g
grade is not a legitimate reason to award an incomplete. The student sS
requesting an Incomplete should be able to complete the course with ^
minimal assistance from the instructor. An "I" does not count as hours
attempted or hours earned. The student has until the end of the 8th week
(subsequent fall or spring term) to complete the course requirements.
If the instructor does not remove the "I" grade nor request a time
extension, the "I" grade will change to an "F".
AU Audit courses taken as an audit are not graded and no credits 0 per sem. hr
are earned.
W The student withdrew during the 60th percent point of 0 per sem. hr.
a regular semester or its equivalent in an abbreviated semester.
Withdrawals may be student or instructor initiated. This symbol
does not count as hours attempted or as hours earned.
WP The instructor withdraws a student after the 60th percent 0 per sem. hr.
point or its equivalent due to absences or other considerations while
the student is doing satisfactory work. This sj'mbol does not count as
hours attempted or as hours earned.
CE Credit by Exam
The student received credit for course through proficiency 0 per sem. hr.
examination (see Credit by Exam). This symbol counts as hours earned
but not as hours attempted. No more than 50% of the degree program
requirements may be earned in this manner.
NC The student earned no credit for the course. This symbol 0 per sem. hr.
does not count for hours attempted or hours earned. The symbol may
be used only for "grade forgiveness".
Audit
Students wishing to audit courses must officially register for such courses. Auditors receive no credit and the grade symbol
"AU" win be recorded on the student's transcript.
Students may audit a course one time prior to taking the course for credit. Once academic credit has been awarded for a
course, students may audit the class one additional time.
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To audit a course, the student will officially register for the course in the normal registration process as required of any k
S other course before the final date for adding courses in any given semester. Fees for auditing a course are the same as for
taking a course for credit.
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Students taking classes for Audit may not receive financial aid for audit classes.
^ Credit by Exam
Credit by Exam may be defined as an evaluative procedure whereby a student professing adequate competence in a
particular subject area may undertake an examination designed to measure his/her competence within that given
subject area. Upon completion of such examination and the scoring on such tests at or above a predetermined
^ minimum score, the individual shall be given credit for such course. Such credit shall be recorded on the individual's
transcript as hours earned only. The student must apply, register, pay the required fee, and take the Credit by Exam
"examination" administered by Rockingham Communit}' College.
Students taking classes for Credit by Exam may not receive financial aid for this course.
1. Credit by Exam "examinations" wiU be prepared by appropriate dean in cooperation with individual instructors
within departments.
2. Students will be charged a registration fee for Credit by Exam courses at the same rate as for any other course.
3. Only those courses listed in the current catalog which are approved for Credit by Exam may be taken for such credit
and only in the amount of credit listed. Each department has determined which of its course offerings may be
completed through Credit by Exam.
4. Credit by Exam "examinations" for approved courses may be taken during any semester regardless of whether such
courses are listed on the Schedule of Courses to be taught within any given semester, and such examinations may be
taken beginning with the first day of classes but not later than two weeks prior to the end of the semester.
5. Rockingham Community College may accept credit that is granted via Credit by Exam at other colleges but such
credit win be included in die maximum allowed via Credit by Exam at Rockingham Community College.
6. The symbol (Credit by Exam) or equivalent abbreviation will be printed on the student's transcript if he/she
completes a course through such proficiency examination. However, this credit wiU not be included in the student's
grade point average.
7. No more than one-half of the required credits for a degree or diploma may be earned through Credit by Exam
unless otherwise approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
8. Students are urged to inquire into the regulations of the college or universit}- to which they intend to transfer
relative to such institution's policy regarding the acceptance of Credit by Exam course credits.
9. Credit by Exam may be granted to Rockingham Communit}' College students who are registered in college at the
time the Credit by Exam course is taken and are eligible to take the class under college regulations.
10. To attempt a course via Credit by Exam, the student must:
A. Secure an application from his/her advisor.
B. Furnish proof to the satisfaction of his/her advisor, instructor, and Dean of the department involved that his/her
previous experience or training wiU insure a reasonable measure of success on the examination.
C. Have the Credit by Exam application endorsed by his/her advisor, instructor, and appropriate Dean of the
department involved.
D. Submit forms for Credit by Exam to the Records Office at the time of registration and pay appropriate tuition and
fees for the course:
1 1 . Information concerning which departments offer Credit by Exam courses may be obtained from the office of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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Incomplete Grade
The foUowing definidon and procedure govern the use of the "I" s^rade. §*
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1. Definition: The grade of Incomplete ("I") may be given onlv when the completed portion ot a student s work in the ^^
course is of passing qualir\' and due to extenuating circumstances the student is not able to complete all the course S
requirements. A student's desire to avoid a low grade is not a legitimate reason to award an incomplete. The student ^
requesting an Incomplete should be able to complete the course with minimal assistance from the instructor. An "F" ^
does not count as hours attempted or hours earned. ***
2. Students must make arrangements with the instructor to receive an incomplete grade prior to the end of the semester. ^
3. The instructor wiU complete the "Report of Incomplete Grade" form describing the requirement(s) to remove an "V ^S
grade. This form must be filed in the Dean's Office with a copy to the student. ^
4. The student has until the end of the 8th week of the subsequent fall or spring term to complete the course
requirements. If the instructor does not remove the "I" grade nor request a time extension, the "I" grade will change
to an "F".
5. Students can not register for the same course when an "I" has been issued.
6. After the course work is completed, the assignment of the grade is the responsibilit\- of the instructor and will be
submitted on a Grade Change Form to the Registrar's office for processing. When removmg the "I", an instructor
cannot submit a grade change of "\XT", "WF", or "NC".
Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory Grading Option
This grading system encourages students to explore courses for credit outside their major. Because these courses will not
count in the GPA but wall count toward credits earned, the possibiliu' of failure, strong competition, etc., is removed. The
students could use this option in choosing electives where they have some interest but litde or no previous experience or
skill in taking courses outside their program.
Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory Policy
1. Courses may be taken on S/U basis only with the approval of the student's advisor and the instructor of the course.
2. A student mav earn not more than 6 credit hours of "S" toward the total credit hours required for a diploma or a
degree. Any course which is offered onlv on a S/U basis will not be included in the 6 hours of "S" limitation.
3. A student may take onlv one course per semester on the S/U option. Exception must be approved by the student's ad\isor.
4. A grade of "S" indicates that the student has satisfactorily met the objectives of the course. The "S" does not count as
hours attempted but does count as hours earned. A grade of "U" indicates that the smdent did not successfully
complete the course. The "U" does not count as hours attempted or as hours earned. The "S" grade indicates that
the course was completed with a "C" or better.
5. The smdent must declare his intention to take the S/U option prior to the end of the drop/add period. In order to
declare the S/U grading option, the student must:
a) Report to his/her advisor, discuss the S/U option, complete the proper form, and obtain his/her advisor's approval.
b) Report to the instructor, discuss the S/U option, and obtain the instructor's appro\-al.
c) Submit the form to the Records Office before the end of the drop/add period.
6. To assist a student in registering to take a course under the S/U grading option, the advisor should:
a) Provide the student with the S/U option application form.
b) Assist the smdent in completing the form by dating and endorsing the application in the blank marked "advisor".
c) Instruct the student to list the course on the registration form (or drop/add form in the case of an added course).
d) Instruct the student to contact the appropriate instructor involved to secure his/her signature of approval.
e) Provide the student with the name of the Dean involved and instruct him/her to secure the signamre of approval.
f) Instruct the smdent to mm in the S/U Grading Option application form during registration.
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Grade Point Average (GPA)
S Grade Point Average (GPA) is defined as the total grade points earned divided by the total number of credit hours
attempted. Grade points are the numerical equivalents of the letter grades and are used to determine academic honors. A
minimum GPA of 2.0 in the program of study for all cerdficates, diplomas and degrees is necessary to meet grade
requirements for graduation.
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Grade Forgiveness
The purpose of Grade Forgiveness is to provide smdents who wish to continue their education at Rockingham Community
College a 'fresh start' from previous grades that are detrimental to their current and future educational endeavors. Students
^S who have been academically dismissed from or have not enrolled in credit courses at Rockingham Community College for
'•I a period of five years and whose cumulative RCC academic record would prevent them from being reinstated in good or
improved academic standing may petition for Grade Forgiveness according to the criteria below.
A smdent seeking Grade Forgiveness is required to complete an Application for Grade Forgiveness that is available in the
Academic Records Office. This application must be accompanied by a letter that explains the student's reason(s) for
requesting Grade Forgiveness and the circumstances that surrounded the previous period of unsatisfactory academic
performance. The completed application and letter must be submitted to the Vice President for Student Development.
A student may request Grade Forgiveness for one of the following reasons: (1) past academic performance; or (2) change
in academic program since the time of previous enrollment.
The following criteria apply to request a Grade Forgiveness:
1. The student must be currendy enrolled at Rockingham Community College or will enroll in the academic term that
immediately follows the approval of Grade Forgiveness.
2. The smdent must not have been enrolled in credit courses at Rockingham Community College for at least five years
prior to re-enroUment and approval of Grade Forgiveness.
3. For each course for which Grade Forgiveness is approved, forgiven grades and hours attempted will no longer be
calculated into the student's cumulative grade point average. For each course for which Grade Forgiveness is approved,
the original course listing will remain on the transcript and the original course grade will be replaced by the grade "NC
4. Grade Forgiveness may be granted only once to any student. Once Grade Forgiveness is granted, the change is
permanent. Should a course be repeated for which Grade Forgiveness has been approved, the repeated course grade
will not affect or change the grade of 'NC that replaced the forgiven grade.
5. Grade Forgiveness may not be requested for courses that were ultimately counted toward the award of a certificate,
diploma, or degree previously awarded by Rockingham Community' College.
6. Grade Forgiveness, when approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, applies only to Rockingham
Community College courses. There is no appeal of a Grade Forgiveness decision. Also, there is no guarantee, expressed
or implied, that the forgiveness will be recognized by any other college or university.
7. Ail changes to the student's official transcript wUl be made by the Registrar. Approvals of Grade Forgiveness will be
noted as an attachment in the smdent's official academic record.
8. A student's eligibUit}' for financial aid is determined in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and institutional
financial aid regulations. The Grade Forgiveness policy does not override financial aid regulations. Thus, a student
seeking Grade Forgiveness must consult with the financial aid office to determine the potential impact of Grade
Forgiveness upon his or her financial aid eUgibilit)'.
9. Students who re-enter Rockingham Community College under Grade Forgiveness must follow and adhere to the
terms of the Catalog, including all academic requirements and policies.
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Grade (Final) Appeal
All students enrolled in classes at Rockingham Communit\- College have the right to appeal a hnal course final course grade §*
assigned to them. The following procedure will be foUowed h\ the student requesting a final course grade appeal: 'S I
1. Schedule an appointment with the instructor who has assigned the final course grade. Discuss the matter with the S
instructor, asking him/her to review the basis for assigning the final course grade. If the disagreement about the final ^
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course grade is resolved in this discussion, the instructor will process the Grade Change Form.
2. If not resolved, schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor, who will aid the student in the writing of the case
and schedule an appointment with the instructor's Dean.
3. If the matter is not resolved with the dean, a final review will be made bv the Vice President for Academic Affairs in ^S
consultation with all individuals involved. Upon recommendation bv the \'ice President tor Academic Affairs (after all <J
steps have been followed), the final course grade in question may be set aside and declared invalid in which case the
smdent will be given a comprehensive examination bv the department involved to establish a final course grade of record.
The right to appeal a final course grade expires at the end of the academic term (fall, spring, summer) following the one
in which the final course grade is assigned. The time Limit will be waived only in unusual circumstances. When a student
contests a grade assigned bv an instructor no longer emplo\'ed bv the coUege, Step One (1) above does not apply.
Grade (Final) Changes
Instructors retain primary responsibility for assigning final course grades in which a student is registered. In the event the
instructor is no longer employed by the college, final course grade changes can be recommended by the appropriate dean
provided there is sufficient evidence to make a change. Students who beUeve their final course grade is incorrect must
follow the procedure for grade change. Changes to grade requests must be submitted by the end of the academic term
(fall, spring, summer) following the semester in which the final course grade is assigned.
Procedure for Grade Change
1. The student contacts the instructor who assigned the final course grade (or the appropriate dean if the instructor is no
longer employed by the College) and explains the requested grade change. If the grade change request is granted, the
instructor (dean) completes the Grade Change Form. If a student is unable to resolve a final course grade dispute with
the instructor, the student must foUow the Grade Appeal PoUcv.
2. The instructor (dean) submits the Grade Change Form to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval and
signature.
3. Upon approval of the grade change by the \'ice President for Academic Affairs, the Grade Change Form is submitted to
the Registrar's Office.
4. The Registrar's Office records the grade change and provides a copy to the advisor and the student.
Academic Progress Policy and Procedure
The policies governing academic progress at Rockingham Community' College are intended to assist students in successfully
completing their programs of sttidv. Procedures are designed to identify students experiencing academic difficulty and to
ensure effective corrective action. These procedures are designed to:
1. Inform all students of minimum academic standards and grading procedures
2. Identify and alert students displaying signs of academic difficult)' as early in the semester as possible.
3. Notify' all students of their GPAs immediately following the semester grading term.
4. Provide opportunities for corrective action to such smdents.
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Students enrolled in certificate, degree and diploma programs are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress k\
S toward completion of the requirements for their program. Special credit, dual enrolled, and Early College High School
•_g students are also subject to the college's satisfactory academic progress policy. ^
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For the purpose of determining academic progress, fmal grades on aJl courses within the student's program will be considered.
Satisfactory academic progress wiU be based upon the acquisition of at least 2.0 cumulative GPA on each semester or term
of enrollment. Note: Health science programs of study may require a higher GPA for satisfactory progress.
Review of Academic Standing Based Upon Program Change
A student who is placed on Academic Warning, Academic Probation, or Academic Suspension at the end of an academic
term and has changed academic programs during the period of unsatisfactory academic status may request to have his or
her academic status reevaluated. Such a request must be submitted in writing to the Vice President for Student
Development, who will then implement the process for review of the request and the student's academic record.
Academic Warning
Once a student fails below a 2.0 GPA, the student is placed on Academic W^arning for one semester or term. A student on
Academic Warning is notified in writing of this status and receives information related to the student's need to achieve a
cumulative 2.0 GPA as required for graduation. The letter of notification includes a listing of resources and personnel
available to assist the student to return to satisfactory academic standing.
Academic Probation
While on Academic Probation, if the student still does not achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA following completion of the
subsequent semester or term, the student is placed on Academic Probation. A student on Academic Probation is notified in
writing of this status and is informed of the increased seriousness of this stams and the steps that must be taken in order
to be removed from Probation and avoid Suspension. Similar to the Academic Warning letter, a listing of resources and
personnel available to assist the student is included. A student on Academic Probation may be prohibited from registering
for another term until he or she first meets with an academic advisor, counselor, or similar staff member to discuss the
Academic Probation status and the steps being taken to address the deficient GPA.
Academic Suspension
While on Academic Probation, if the student still does not achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA following completion of the
subsequent semester or term, the student is placed on Academic Suspension. A student on Academic Suspension is notified
in writing of this stams and is ineligible to enroll at the college for one semester or term. FoUowing the completion of
one semester of inactivity at the college, the student is required to apply for readmission. The letter informing the smdent
of Academic Suspension includes information related to the readmission process as well as a listing of resources and
personnel available to assist the student in returning to satisfactory academic status. Often, a smdent's readmission request
is considered^ only after the student has completed a required visit with a counselor to determine the appropriateness of
the student's academic program area.
Repeat of a Completed Course
A smdent may request to repeat a course for credit using the following guidelines. AH grades awarded for repeated courses
will appear on the transcript; however, the most recent grade for a repeated course is used to calculate a student's GPA.
Repeat of a course is not permitted for a grade of "I" and "CE". A smdent requesting a repeat of course for which an
"AU" was recorded, must follow the Audit policy in the RCC catalog. A student will be permitted to repeat (second
attempt) a course once without permission. A third attempt of a course requires the smdent to complete the Course
Repeat Form and make an appointment for approval by the dean of the division where the course is taught. A subsequent
attempt requires approval from the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The completed Course Repeat Request Form must
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be provided by the student at the time of the appointment with the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Withdrawals
from a course with a W, WP, or WF are included in the number of times the course has been attempted. g
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Students desiring to change their programs of study should contact a counselor at least two weeks before registration to
allow ample time for any necessary placement testing and evaluation of previous course work. 5^^
WTien a student decides to change programs (e.g. business administration to coUege parallel, machine shop to welding, etc.) * **
the procedure otficially begins with a conference with a counselor. The counselor wiU assist the student in preparing the ^
appropriate forms which will be processed through the Student Development Office. sj
The new advisor will be sent a new advisement sheet. Only transcripts from other colleges are evaluated and/or "re- >
evaluated".
Recalculation of G PA for Program Change
The program GPA wiU be recalculated on the basis of the following guidelines when a program is changed:
1. If a student has made a grade of A, B, C, D, or S in a course that is normally considered to be a part of the new
program, the student will receive full credit for that course.
2. If a student has made a grade of W, NC, OE, WP, or U in a course that is normally considered to be a part of the new
program, this grade or course will not in any way be included in the recalculation of GPA.
3. Courses that are not applicable to the new program will not be included in the recalculation of the program GPA.
4. If a student transfers out of a program into another and then transfers back to the original one, the recalculation of
GPA will be done on the same basis as outlined above, i.e., it will include all applicable courses taken at any time.
5. The responsibility for deciding which courses (other than those specifically appearing in both programs) are transferable
rests upon the Registrar. The advisor, the dean, and others may be consulted in making this decision.
{Special Note to l^eterans): Because of specific Veterans Administration policies regarding benefits, questions concerning
program change, repeat courses, and the Academic Probation Policy should be referred to the RCC Veterans Affairs Officer.
Class Attendance
The college's class attendance policy is designed to promote student success. Students are expected to attend ereij scheduled
lecture, lab, shop, and cUnic on time and be prepared to engage in the teaching and learning process. Students are
responsible for all materials covered and all assignments made in class. Each instructor is responsible for providing the
smdent with a written attendance policy in the course syllabus.
In general, absences due to official college activities and events will not be included as absences within an individual
instructor's attendance policy, provided that the student submits appropriate documentation to the instructor at least one
week prior to the event. However, if the student has an excessive number of absences or has unsatisfactory academic
performance in the course, the instructor wiU inform the appropriate organization advisor/ sponsor whether the student
will be permitted to miss class. Students missing a class due to official college activities and events bear the responsibilit)-
of contacting the instructor regarding advanced submission or make-up of work. The student will be allowed a reasonable
opportunit}' to complete all work missed as a result of the missed class. Official college activities and events include
participation in the following: field trips in connection with courses; intercollegiate athletic contests; state-wide, regional
and/or national organization events; scholarship events, and student academic competitions and award ceremonies.
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S Rockingham Community College recognizes the diversity in religious beliefs. Out of respect for individual rcHgious
convictions, students may be granted two (2) class days of excused absences per academic year. A student wishing to
^ exercise this leave must provide written notice to all instructors two weeks in advance of the leave. Students wUl be given
^ the opportunit}' to make up any class work missed during the excused day(s).
. Withdrawals from the College
M A student must see a counselor and complete the necessary forms in the Student Development Office before the student
^ may officiaUy withdraw from the coOege. Failure to do so may be damaging to the student's academic record. Grades will
S be assigned as outlined in the Student Initiated Course Withdrawal Policy.
Ofticial withdrawal procedures are as follows:
1. The student reports to the Student Development Office for a withdrawal interview with a counselor and completes
an application to withdraw.
2. The student obtains clearance on the Application to Withdraw form from the following:
a. Instructors who wiU assign grades according to course withdrawal policy.
b. Gerald B. James Library
c. Financial Aid Office (when applicable) ■ '
d. Veterans Affairs Office (when applicable)
e. Business Office
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3. The student must leave the form with the Records Office. The student's withdrawal is not official until the form is
accepted by the Records Office.
4. The Records Office notifies each instructor and the student's advisor of the completed withdrawal.
5. When applicable, the Records Office will notify such agencies as Social Security, Veterans Administration, Vocational
Rehabilitation, Financial Aid Office etc., of the completed withdrawal.
Withdrawals from Programs
(Transfer to a New Program of Smdv)
Students desiring to withdraw from a program of study should discuss the possibility of transferring to another more
appropriate program of instruction within the college with their counselor. Procedures for transferring courses common
to the old and the new programs assure the student of a minimum loss of course work.
Withdrawal from Courses
In all cases of withdrawals from courses, a student or instructor must complete the appropriate forms through the Records
Office at the time of withdrawal. A student who has withdrawn from all courses is no longer considered a registered
student.
Student-Initiated Withdrawal
RCC recognizes that there are situations when students need to withdraw from a course; however, students should be
encouraged to explore other options before withdrawing and should remain in the course long enough to make a sound
determination of the appropriateness of the course to their needs.
It is the student's responsibility to initiate a withdrawal from a course. Students may withdraw from a course through the
end of the 6f)th percent point of the semester or its equivalent in a shortened session. Students are not allowed to initiate
drops beyond tliis point. After the thirteenth week of classes or its equivalent in a shortened session, students are required
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to meet with their instructor to initiate withdrawals for justifiable reasons. Also, students who are found guilt\' of plagiarism
before the 60% point of the semester may not withdraw from the course in order to avoid penalty- of an "F" or "W'T" gi\-en g»
by the instructor as a result of the plagiarism. In those cases, the "F" or "VCT" grade will be given. In order for a student •§
to initiate a withdrawal, all the following steps must be completed. W
Students will: ^
1. Obtain the withdrawal form. Forms are available from either area secretaries or Smdent Development Office. ^
2. Discuss the intention to withdraw with the course instructor. Obtain the instructor's initials on the appropriate place '»*
on the withdrawal form. S
3. Discuss intention to withdraw with his/her advisor and obtain signature in the appropriate place on the withdrawal sS
form. ;^
4. Return the completed form to the Records Office. Withdrawal is not complete until the form is returned to the ^
Records Office.
Instructors will:
1. Discuss ramifications of withdrawal and other options available with students before approving withdrawal.
2. Assign grade of "W", "WP," or "WF," depending on when the student is withdrawn and indicate last date of
attendance.
3. Initial the drop form if drop is approved.
4. Notify the Veterans' Affairs and Financial Aid offices immediately if a student receiving VA. or financial aid has missed
two weeks of classes with no contact from the student.
Advisors will:
1. Discuss the ramifications of withdrawal on a student's program progression and other options available to them
before approving withdrawal.
2. Sign the drop form if the drop is approved.
3. Remind the student to return the withdrawal form to the Records Office.
Instructor-Initiated Withdrawals
Instructor-initiated course withdrawals are governed by the foOowing policies:
A. Absences
Each instructor is responsible for providing the student with a written attendance poUcy in the course syllabus. It a
student misses a class for any reason, it is his/her responsibility to confer with the instructor at his/her earliest
opportunity'. When a student is withdrawn for excessive absences, the grade normally assigned will be a "W", "WT"
or "WF". The grade assigned will depend upon when in the semester the withdrawal occurs and the nature ot the
student's work. (See gradesymbol definitions.)
NCCCS regulations require that the college maintain accurate record of class attendance for all students. Withdrawal
and readmission are left to the discretion of the instructor. Instructor must process the appropriate form for withdrawal
or readmission and send to the Records Office.
B. Disruption of Class
Students who disrupt class may be withdrawn from the course after the instructor has taken corrective measures such
as a conference with the student in question and/or referring the student to other faculty- or staff When a student is
withdrawn for disruption of class, the grade assigned wiU be a "W", "WP", or "WF". The grade normally assigned will
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depend upon when in the semester the withdrawal occurs and the nature of the student's work. (See Grade Symbol
S definitions.)
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C. Student Achievement Limitations ■. ...
S In cases where student achievement limitations hamper the instructional effectiveness of a course, the instructor may
^ initiate a withdrawal with the approval of the appropriate dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. A grade
of "W" wiU be assigned to students withdrawing for achievement limitations.
^ Independent Study
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Independent Study at Rockingham Community College is provided to permit flexibility in the development of students'
Vi> program of study, to enhance students' breadth of learning, and to develop within students a high degree of self-motivation
^ toward academic pursuits. Such courses are equivalent in terms of quality and quantity to regularly scheduled courses
appearing under course designations in the catalog.
If the student wishes to engage in the study of subject matter for which a comparable course is offered at RCC but under
special circumstances needs to meet the course requirements through Independent Study, the student would complete the
Independent Study Approval Form and register for the course according to the registration procedures outlined in the
catalog.
Special circumstances under which a student may need to attempt a course through Independent Study under this second
plan are:
1 . To take a course out of the normal scheduling sequence but which is needed to meet graduation requirements.
2. To engage in Independent Study because of the nature of a learning disability
3. To take a course which conflicts with a regularly scheduled course.
When the student engages in an Independent Study course with a regular course description (i.e., MAT, ENG, HIS), the
grade symbols adopted and approved for that particular course will be awarded.
No student may apply more than two independent study courses to meet graduation requirements. A student wishing to
take an Independent Study Course should:
1. Report to his/her advisor, discuss the option of taking a course through Independent Study, verify that the student
will not exceed the limit of two independent study courses, and obtain the Independent Study Approval Form.
2. Report to his/her instructor, discuss the option of taking a course through Independent Study, complete the
appropriate sections of the Independent Study Approval Form, and secure the instructor's signature.
3. Have the Independent Study Approval Form endorsed by his/her advisor and the appropriate Dean of the
department involved.
4. Officially register for the course by completing the normal registration process as required of any other course
before the final date for adding courses.
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Application for Graduation
Students who expect to complete requirements for a degree, diploma, or certificate must apph' in the Records Office for S
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graduation by tilling out an Application for Graduation. These torms should be completed at the time of registration for *?»
the semester in which the student expects to graduate. There is a published deadline bv which the Application for ,^
Graduation must be submitted for a specified graduation date. Graduation ceremonies are held at the end of the spring S
and summer terms. ^
Students completing their programs of study may apply for December graduation, although there is no December S
ceremon}'. ^
To be eligible for graduation, the student must have completed the appropriate program requirements, have a tinal ^
cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the selected program of smdy, and have cleared all indebtedness to the College including tuition,
fee, fines, etc.
It is the policy of the college that at least 25 percent of the Semester Credit Hours required for graduation be taken at
RCC. It is the student's responsibilit)' to notify' the Registrar of enrollment at other colleges during the last semester if
applying for graduation and must arrange to have official transcripts received bv the Registrar by the end of the last dav
of final exams of the semester in which the student expects to graduate from RCC.
The coUege encourages participation in graduation, but if a student chooses not to participate, he/she may obtain the
earned degree, diploma, or certificate from the Records Office during regular office hours beginning the day after
graduation.
Students planning to graduate should submit an Application for Graduation form during registration for their final
semester. A $25 graduation fee wiU be charged to all students completing a certificate, diploma, or associate degree program.
The fee includes the cost of providing the diploma and diploma cover, cap, tassel, gown, and 10 graduation invitations.
Transcript Requests
Transcripts can be requested in person at the Records Office or by submitting a written request. Requests are not accepted
by telephone. You can print a copy of the Transcript Request Form from the web page and mail the completed form to
the Records Office. A faxed request with signature can be sent to (336) 342-1809. E-mail requests are not accepted without
an electronic signamre. Currentiv enrolled students may print an unofficial transcript via W'ebAdvisor.
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^ 2010-2011 Performance Measures and Standards
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^2 In order to insure public accountability tor programs and services, the State Board of Community CoOeges adopted in
^ February 1999 performance measures as core indicators of student success. Each of the community colleges annually
^ reports data on each of the measures.
^ Progress of Basic Skills Students ;
S 75% of the smdents enrolled in basic skills will be demonstrating progress. ''
^ RCC students: 76% ' ■'
jj^ Passing Rates on Licensure/Certification Exam
80% aggregate institutional passing rate and passing rate of first-time test takers must be at least 70% for each test.
RCC students: the aggregate instituitional passing rate is 84% with one exam with less than 70%.
Performance of College Transfer Students
83% of students who transfer to a 4-year institution will have a GPA of 2.0 or higher after two semesters.
RCC transfers: 89% with GPA =>2.0 '- '. \
Passing Rates in Developmental Courses _ |
75% of the smdents who take a developmental English, mathematics, and/or reading course wiU pass the course with a
grade of "C" or better.
RCC smdents: 81%
Success Rate of Developmental Students in Subsequent College-Level Courses
80% of students completed a developmental course in 2006-2007 and completed a subsequent college level course in
2007-2008 will have a passing grade for the college level course.
RCC smdents: 87%
Student Satisfaction of Completers and Non-completers
90% of survey respondents wUl be satisfied with college programs and services. ' '
RCC: 97% satisfied ■ •
Curriculum Student Retention, Transfer, and Graduation
65% of the degree seeking smdents who enter in the fall wiU either re-enroll, transfer or graduate by the subsequent fall.
RCC : 70% of RCC's Fall 2008 enrollment either graduated, transferred or returned Fall 2009.
Client Satisfaction with Customized Training
90% of the businesses/industries surveyed will report satisfaction with the services provided by the college.
94% of those surveyed were satisfied with RCC's customized training.
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Policies and Procedures
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Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action *>^
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Rockingham Communin,' College does not discriminate in administering or access to, or treatment of employment or ^
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admission in its program and activities. No person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, religion,
age, national origin, or disabilit}'.
Inquiries mav be directed to the Equal Opportunit\-/Affirmative Action Compliance Officers at the college.
In addition, Rockingham CommuniU' College is committed to a policv of affirmative action. As part of our commitment i^
to increase the number of minority' personnel, the institution has established a goal that the proportion of minorm- (J^
employees should reflect their proportionate representation in the relevant labor markets. The Trustees and the President
shall oversee the plan of action, and the President shall monitor the implementation of this plan through the Affirmative
Action Officer. Affirmative action and equal opportunit\- are considered integral parts of the mission and purpose of
Rockingham Communits* College.
Grievance Procedures
Applicants, employees, and students of Rockingham Community- College may lodge grievances involving alleged \-iolations
of their rights under the provisions of Title \T of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Tide IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 with the Equal Opportunit}'/ Affirmative Action Officer at
(336) 342-4261 or the Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, 330 C. Street S.W:, Washington, D.C. 20202.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
Rockingham Communit\' College will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
W'batisFERPA?
FERPA is a federal law known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1 9~!A. This law protects the privacy
of a student's educational records and applies to all educational agencies and institutions that receive funds under any
program administered by the Secretary of Education in the U.S. Department of Education. As a general rule, under the
FamOy Educational Rights and Privacy Act, personally identifiable information may not be released from a student's
educational records without his or her prior written consent. Exceptions to this rule are set out in the FERPA regulations
and the FERPA policy of Rockingham Communit)- College.
W'^hat is "Directory Information?"
There is certain information pertaining to students that is known as "Directory Information." This information includes:
the student's name, date and place of birth, major field of study, class, enrollment (full-time, hali-time, or part-time),
participation in officiallv recognized activities, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous
educational agency or institution attended by the student, and w'eight and height of members of athletic teams. (Examples
of ways in which some of this information is made public include: name of student who received honors and other
awards, who is named to the Dean's List, or who holds an office. The annual commencement program publishes the
names of degree, diploma, and certificate recipients.)
"Directory Information" may be disclosed by the college for any purpose, at its discretion. RCC never knowingly releases
"Directory Information" to any requester for commercial purposes.
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Students who do not wish to have any or all "Directory Information" made public without their consent must request this
|i in writing by sending the request to the Vice President for Student Development. If a student requests that "Directory
»^ Information" be withheld, the enrollment of the student cannot be verified to external entities such as potential employers,
^ colleges, or universities, or medical insurance companies. Also, the name of the student will not appear in any official
^ college publication distributed to the public, such as a commencement program. And, the name of the student will not
^ be included in any information submitted to the media when academic recognition announcements (such as Dean's List
^ and President's List) are made. Students requesting this withholding of "Directory Information" must file the request by
Q the end of the registration period of first enrollment or re-enroUment for a specific academic term. Such a request wiU
^^ be honored until the smdent graduates, ceases to attend, or the student withdraws the request, in writing.
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JS \l hat are 'Tidiicatioiial Rfcords?"
"Educational Records" refers to those records, files, documents, and other materials which contain information relating
directly to a student and are maintained by the college or a person acting for the college. The term "Educational Records"
does not include:
• Records of instructional, supervisory or administrative personnel, and educational personnel ancillary thereto which
are in the sole possession of and maker thereof and which are not accessible or revealed to any other person except
as a substitute;
• Records and documents of the college's Campus Security Department which are kept apart and are maintained solely
for law enforcement purposes and are not made available to persons other than Campus Security officers and, if
necessary, law enforcement officials, all of which would be in need of said information in the conduct of official duty;
• Records on a smdent that are made or maintained by a physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, or other professional or
paraprofessional acting in their professional or paraprofessional capacit)', or assisting in that capacit}-, and which are
made, maintained, or used only in connection with the provision of treatment to the smdent, and are not available to
anyone other than persons providing such treatment, except that such records can be personally reviewed by a physician
or other appropriate professional of the smdent's choice.
Students ' rights with respect to their "Educational Records " are as follows:
• The right to inspect the student's "Educational Records" within 45 days of the day the college receives a request for
access. A smdent should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official,
written requests that identify the record(s) the smdent seeks to inspect. The appropriate college official will make
arrangements for access and notify the smdent of the time and location where the records may be inspected. If the
records are not maintained by the college official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the
smdent of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed. In the event the requested record includes
information on more than one student, each student shall be entided to review or be informed only of that part which
pertains to him or her.
• The right to request the amendment of the smdent's "Educational Records" in the event the smdent believes that there
is inaccurate or misleading information. Students requesting the college to amend a record that they believe to be
inaccurate or misleading must do so in writing to the college official responsible for maintaining the record. The written
request should clearly identify the part of the record in question and specify that which is believed to be inaccurate or
misleading.
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the smdent's educational records,
except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent (see the information following this section).
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the college to
comply with the requirements of FERPA.
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• Students may not inspect financial records and statements of the parents, confidential letters of recommendation
placed in their records before 1974 (with some exceptions), or confidential letters of recommendation placed in their ^
records after January 1, 1974, if they have waived their rights to inspect and review such letters. ,S
What Information About a Student May Be Released Without the Student's Consent? ft
The law permits disclosure, without consent to: 1^
• School employees who have a legidmate educational interest (these persons are employed by the college in an ^8
administrative, super\'isorv, academic or research, or support staff position, including: Campus Security' personnel, ^
persons serving on the Board of Trustees, persons assisting another college official in performing his or her duties, and ^
individuals — including students — serving on an official college committee such as a discipILnar)', grievance, or appeals ,5
committee); ft
• Other schools, upon request, in which a student is seeking or intending to enroll; ^
• Accrediting organizations;
• Organizations performing certain studies for or on behalf of the college;
• Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to the student, to determine eUgibilit}', amount, or conditions of
financial aid, or to enforce the terms and conditions of aid;
• Parents when a student over 18 is still a dependent (see additional information under parental rights);
• Certain governmental officials of the U.S. Department of Education, the Comptroller General, and state and local
educational authorities, in connection with an audit, authorized representatives of the U.S. Attorney General for law
enforcement purposes, or state or federally-supported education programs;
• Individuals who obtained a judicial order or subpoena;
• School officials who have a legitimate need to know concerning disciplinary action taken against a student;
• Appropriate parties who need to know in cases of health and safen* emergencies, when necessary, to protect the health
and safet\' of the student and/or others;
• State and local authorities, within the juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific state law;
• Alleged victims of a crime of violence seeking the results of a disciplinary proceeding with respect to that crime;
• Parent or legal guardian of a smdent under the age of 21, pertaining to information regarding any \'iolation of a college
policy or state, federal or local law, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance;
• Those requesting directory information on a student provided the student has not requested that his or her directory
information be withheld.
Do Pare/Its Have Rights Under FERPA?
Rights to access a student's educational records transfer to the smdent upon reaching 18 years of age or attending any
school beyond the secondary level. The law allows parental access if a student is claimed as a dependent tor federal income
tax purposes, as defined/described in the IRS Code. Proof that a parent is including a student as a dependent under
federal tax laws will be required to disclose (without a student's consent) information to the parents of a student 18 years
or age or older.
Access is granted both to the parent who claims the student as well as the parent not claiming the smdent. The parent must
complete the Parental Request for Academic Information, available in the Student Development Office, each time
information is requested. If a smdent is not claimed by either parent as a dependent according to the IRS Code, the parent
may gain access to student information only if the student is willing to permit the release of the information. This
permission occurs when the student signs the Student Consent for Release of Records, available in the Student
Development Office, each time information is to be released.
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Questions about FERPA should be addressed to the Vice President for Student Development in the Whitcomb Student
|i Center. The text of FERPA and its regulations, the Rockingham Communit}' College FERPA policy, and the required forms
»^ are available on the RCC web site and in the Student Handbook.
© Sexual Harassment Policy
^ The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidelines setting forth the Commission's
^ interpretation regarding sexual harassment as a violation of Titie VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These guidelines
^ are consistent with the long-standing policy of Rockingham Community College that conduct creating an intimidating,
^ hostile, or offensive environment for either employees or smdents wiU not be tolerated, and those violating this practice
. j^ may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or student status.
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The college investigates all allegations. Any person who believes that he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment may
report all allegations to the appropriate college officer. Employees are encouraged to report allegations to their supervisor
and/or the Director of Human Resources. Students are encouraged to report allegations to the Vice President for Stadent
Development. All reports will be treated with the assurance of no reprisal to the person making the allegation. In the event
a student files an allegation, the student must foUow the Student Grievance Procedure for non-academic grievances as
outlined in the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook. '
Sexual Assault Program and Response Procedures
Rockingham Communit}- College sponsors presentations to students as well as facultv' and staff in an effort to prevent
sex offenses. Such presentations promote the awareness of rape, acquaintance rape, and other sex offenses.
The procedures below defme and coordinate the efforts of Rockingham Communit}' College to provide a caring and
effective institutional response to student sexual assaults. Such definition and coordination is intended to make the
instimtional response "more than the sum of its parts" for the benefit of the survivor of assault and the community at
large. While allowing flexibility, these procedures are intended to ensure continuit}' and consistency for both
victims /survivors and accused perpetrators to receive needed support services.
These procedures are based on the following understanding of sexual assaults:
• Sexual assault is a term covering a range of coercive behaviors. The common element of these behaviors is use of coercion,
force, or threat of force to obtain sexual contact against a person's wiU. The type of coercion may range from unwanted
sexual touching to intercourse. The perpetrator of sexual assault may often be known to the victim/ survivor. The
experience may severely traumatize the xnctim-survivor even when no force was used in the coercion.
• Victims /survivors of sexual assault need clear boundaries and role definitions in those professionals who offer help
because their personal boundaries have been violated. Victims/survivors need to know what services are available and
who provides them. Similarly, they need to know what is outside the scope of any given provider's serxaces, and they
need to know that providers will stay within their roles.
• Victims /survivors of sexual assault need clearly defined choice points and options because they have been in a powerless
position and denied choice. They need a chance to re-establish a sense of personal control.
• All actions undertaken by the college in a sexual assault incident should be completed in a timely manner.
• Trust in others may have been severely damaged, so all helping efforts should respect the victim's /survivor's need for
safety and control. In general, the victim/ survivor needs to be heard, needs to be respected, needs to understand
options, and needs to move his or her pace through the process of recovery.
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• The accused is known and is an RCC student and either the victim/survivor has given permission to identify' the accused
or a police investigadon has begun, options and services should be offered to the accused as soon as possible. Referrals ^
to campus and local counseling services should be made. One such local service is Help, Inc., at (336) 342-3331. ^
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These procedures also recognize that the immediate communit}' response it outlines is only part of the picture. Q
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Sexual Assault Services Coordinator
RCC's Vice President for Student Development serves as the College Sexual Assault Services Coordinator (SASC) and ^
oversees the implementation of these procedures. The SASC serves as a primarv resource for the sttident reporting an ^
assault. A telephone call will be made to the SASC immediately following the initial contact. If the student decides not to ,5
speak to the SASC, the SASC will still oversee the implementation of these procedures. ^
Campus Alert
If the SASC or count)' sheriff's department determines that a reported incident of sexual assault represents a potential
danger to the campus communit)', the President will be contacted. The President will determine if a campus alert is
warranted. The President will decide if a potential danger to the communit\' exists, which is defined as follows:
• a pattern of acquaintance sexual assaults
• a stranger assault
• a violent or sadistic assault
• gang rape
Comprehensive Guidelines
The goal of these procedures is to provide the following information for the campus communit)', which constitutes the
immediate support network for students involved in a case of sexual assault:
• boundaries of confidentialit)'
• services offered by the college
• options and choices available to the student
• statements about services offered by local sexual assault service agencies and law enforcement services
All reports are filed with the Sexual Assaults Services Coordinator. This report may be filed with the victim/ survivor's name
(if permission is granted) or with other identifying information. In cases which represent a clear danger to the communiU'
at large, a Campus Alert Notification may be released to protect the communitv while respecting the reporting student's
right to anonymity. With the exception of the incident report, the smdent can speak confidentially with the Sexual Assault
Services provider.
Use of any and all services by the student is fuUy voluntary. The Sexual Assault Services Coordinator wiU offer overall
assistance and foUow-up to the student.
Confidentiality
Except in the case of emergency medical treatment, the SASC first arranges a time and place to meet with the
victim/survivor. The SASC will make certain that the selected location is confidential and safe for both parties. If the
assault just happened, make sure that the accused perpetrator, if known, is absent from the scene. The SASC often
establishes rapport and helps the victim/survivor to feel safe.
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Information and Referral
§J The goal of all information and referral is to return control to the victim/survivor and to provide support services to both
Kg the victim/survivor and the accused perpetrator. The SASC will explain the options available to each student, concerning
§ academics, law enforcement, and safety matters. The staff member will also encourage the victim/ survivor to seek
? counseling, medical attention (immediate appointments or for the next working day can be arranged, if necessary), and
^ consider filing an official police report. All final choices of each student wiD be supported, and information for future
^ referral will be provided in writing. ,
,^ Lh]iform/t)i, consistency, and continuity are of the essence in the treatment of a sexual assault victim/ survivor and accused
i;^ perpetrator. These concepts are incorporated into the college's policy on sexual assault to assure a consistent and
^ comprehensive message, and to assure that the victim/sur\ivor and accused perpetrator receive exacdy the same accurate
information from the SASC and college officials involved in the case. In such a case, the SASC will provide information
and support the choices of the \acrim/survivor (including decisions to take no actions at the present time) while facilitating
referral and assistance in a confidential manner.
Student Grievance Procedure
The purpose of the Student Grievance Procedure is to provide a means by which students may seek to resolve academic
and non-academic complaints against college facult)', staff, or other employees. Detailed procedures to resolve both
categories of grievances are found in the Student Grievance Procedure as published in the Student Handbook and are also
available in the Office of Student Development.
Academic Grievances
An academic grievance is a dispute related to an academic matter within a learning activity', course, or program of study
pertaining to both credit and non-credit courses or programs. For example, an academic grievance may pertain to
procedures such as instructor initiated withdrawals for absences or classroom behavior, grading policies, a dispute of
academic dishonest); instructor's requirements, or academic requirements of specific programs of study.
Non-Academic Grievances
Non-academic grievances are those which do not specifically pertain to academic issues. Examples of non-academic
grievances include complaints bv students that they have been treated unfairly in violation of students' rights that are
listed in the College Catalog and Student Handbook; discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, ethnicit}', religious belief,
national origin, disabiUt)', or other conditions or preferences; claims of sexual harassment bv another student or college
employee; or claims that a sanction or decision imposed as a result of a disciplinary infraciton is unreasonable, unfair,
excessive, or not in keeping with the sanctions prescribed in the Code of Conduct.
Cell Phones
Student use of ceU phones, text messengers, and similar personal electronic and musical devices is prohibited in the
classrooms, laboratories, clinical sites and the library.
Student Code of Conduct
Rockingham Communit\' College students are responsible citizens. As such, students are expected to:
• obey national, state, and local laws;
• act at all times as mature persons;
• be courteous to instructors, fellow students, and to the public;
• be honest in academic work and in dealing with others;
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• respect the property of the college and of fellow students;
• exercise reasonable care in the use of books, furniture, and buildings; S
• observe all college regulations. ,^
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Any action performed on the campus of Rockingham Communit)' College or at any activit\' sponsored by or officially d
affiliated with the coUege will be defined as being a violation of the standards of student behavior provided: C^
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• The action interferes with the normal classroom activity' or, ^
• The action directly precipitates physical violence resulting in bodily injury or propert)- damage or, ^
• The action is a violation of the duly established regulations of the College Administration or of the laws of the State ,5
of North Carolina or of the United States of America. ^
The Code of Conduct outlines the categories of expected campus behavior and categories of behavior that are not
permitted. The Code of Conduct is found in the Student Handbook.
Student Discipline
Each faculty member is his own disciplinarian in class and is also authorized to correct any infraction of accepted decorum
anywhere on coUege property at any time. The responsibility' for initiating disciplinary action arising from a violation of
the rules against dishonesty- during a course are vested in the instructor. In cases where smdents report infractions of rules,
whether academic or social, and in all other cases where the nature of the problem permits, the case is handled by the
reference to the Student Code of Conduct, published in the Student Handbook.
College Operating Hours
College operating hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer hours may differ; please
refer to the RCC web page for current information.
Health Services
A first aid and emergency station is located in the gymnasium. First aid kits are located at the college switchboard, the
Information Desk at the W'hitcomb Student Center, and at the secretarial stations in facult\' office areas.
Evening Programs and Services
To serve area residents who may have daytime commitments that prevent them from attending college during the day,
Rockingham Communit\' College provides a wide range of continuing education and curriculum programs in the evening.
"Where there is sulficient demand, some programs are offered both day and evening. Most curriculum programs are offered
in a sequence where individuals will attend RCC on a part-time basis. However, there are a few programs that can be
pursued on a full-time evening basis. The Student Development office is open on specified evenings, to serve students and
prospective students.
Part-Time Faculty Employment Policy
It is the goal of Rockingham Community College that no more than 40% of the total curriculum course sections
offered during the academic year will be the responsibiUt}' of part-time faculty.
Distance Learning
Rockingham Communit}' College offers distance learning curriculum in several different formats. Distance learning is
instructional delivery in which most of the instruction happens when the instructor and students are not in the same
place. There is no additional charge for distance learning courses.
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A breakdown of distance learning course types is as follows:
|> • Online: coUege credit or continuing education course where 95%-100% of the instruction is delivered through the
»ia internet. Students may be required to complete tests in a proctored environment.
Si • Hybrid: college credit or continuing education course where the primary delivery is online with a requirement that
9 students also meet in traditional face-to-face sessions. 30%-94% of the instruction is delivered online.
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Web-Assisted: college credit or continuing education courses where the primary delivery is via traditional face-to-
g face method with a requirement that students have Internet access as a supplemental part of the course. l%-29%
^ of the instruction is delivered online.
^S • Video conferencing: coUege credit or continuing education course where 100% of the instruction is delivered by
. jj two- or more way video. Students may also be required to have Internet access as a supplemental part of the course.
J5 • Telecourses: a combination of video cassette or DVD and typically Internet instruction.
The content of these courses is equal to traditional courses, require the same academic rigor, and offer the same semester
credits as traditional courses. The difference between face-to-face courses and distance learning courses is the method of
instructional delivery. Students enrolling in distance learning courses foUow the RCC Academic Honesty Policy.
Distance learning courses are integrated into existing curriculum programs. Distance learning courses enable the college
to offer a wider variety of classes than would normally be offered during a semester and provide an alternative for the self-
motivated student who values the convenience and flexibility of a distance learning course.
Distance learning courses appear on the regular academic semester schedules and are designated by special section numbers:
30-34 — Telecourses
35-39 - Video conferencing
40-44 -Online :- ,,
45-49 — Online minimester
50-54 - Hybrid
55-59 — Hybrid minimester ...■."
90-92 — Hybrid evening
93-96 — Hybrid evening minimester ^
Online students "attend class" by accessing the class and completing assignments according to the class schedule.
Students are required to complete assignments according to the class schedule, to maintain regular contact with the
instructor, and to participate in ordine class discussions. Online courses run on the same semester schedule as
traditional classes.
Admission or graduation requirements for students enrolled in distance learning courses are the same as for those
students enrolled in traditional classes except for students receiving Department of Veteran Affairs educational
benefits. The specific requirements for VA students are listed in the catalog under Department of Veteran Affairs.
Distance learning courses are challenging and demand as much or more time than traditional on-campus classes.
Students who are considering distance learning as an option should schedule an appointment to discuss this option
with their academic advisor. In order to be eligible for an online or hybrid course, students must either pass the
Computer Competency test with a score of 80 or above, or successfully complete CIS 070. Students must also
complete the required Moodle Student Orientation to fiilly understand course delivery mode and requirements before
they win be allowed to register for an online or hybrid course. Upon completion, students will be furnished with a
certificate of completion, which may be requested by the instructor. Students will only need to complete the
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Orientadon course once. Information about Student Orientation can be found at the following link:
http://\vww.rockinghamcc.edu/DistanceLearning/students/orientation.html Students are advised to contact Christine ^
Wilson, Director of Distance Learning at \vUsoncm@rockinghamcc.edu prior to the start of the semester for specific ^
orientation details. &1
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Students enrolling in online courses should have the necessary computer skills and access to a personal computer with l<^
the minimum computer system and browser requirements listed on the following webpage: ^§
http://w\vw.rockinghamcc.edu/DistanceLearning/students/start.htmI Q
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Learning Communities
Learning Communities are designed to encourage students to become active learners through collaboration and cooperative ^
teaching methods. The intention of learning communities is to communicate the interconnectivit\' of academic disciplines,
to encourage social and personal links between the individual student, their peers, and the college, and to address student
retention and academic concerns identified among the general student population.
Learning communities at Rockingham Community' College consists of paired or clustered courses taught to the same
cohort of students. Frequendy identified core practices for consideration when designing a learning community' include:
integrated course content, interdisciplinary instruction, collaborative instruction, alternative forms of assessment, and co-
curricular or extracurricular activities.
Students who enroll in a learning communit\' are committing to full participation in all courses within the community for
the duration of the semester. Students enrolled in a learning community who withdraw from an individual course in the
learning community' must withdraw from all courses in the learning communit)'.
Alcohol and Drugs
The use or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs on campus, on college propert}-, or at any coDege-sponsored
function is prohibited. Policies on Substance Abuse Prevention and Drug Free Workplace appear in both the Student
Handbook and the Faculty-Staff Handbook. All students and employees are responsible for knowing the contents of these
policies.
Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
Rockingham Communit)' College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment in which people learn, work,
and engage in other pursuits. Consequendy, the college prohibits the use of all tobacco products on campus by students,
staff, facult\', and visitors. Tobacco-free is defined as a total ban on the use of all tobacco products while on the Rockingham
Communit}' College Campus. Fines for tobacco use on campus are outiined in the Student Handbook.
Traffic and Parking Regulations
1. Purpose:
To provide for orderly and safe traffic and parking for all who study, work, and visit on the campus of RCC.
2. Personal Responsibilits':
It is the responsibUit)' of all who enter upon the campus to observe the traffic and parking regulations.
3. Operation of Motor Vehicles on Campus:
AH the provisions of Chapter 20 of the General Statutes of the state of North Carolina relating to the use of highways
within the state and the operation of motor vehicles thereon are applicable to Rockingham Community College.
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4. Speed Limit:
^ The speed limit from the main college entrance off Highway #65 to the first junction is 35 MPH. The speed limit on
»^ all other roads, alleys, and driveways on the campus is 25 MPH except the speed limit within parking lots, which is 10
S^ MPH.
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Parking is permitted in marked spaces only. Facult}' and staff may not park in student and visitor spaces. Students may
not park in faculty and visitor spaces. AH "NO PARKING" signs must be observed. Parking regulations wiU be in
effect during day and evening hours Monday through Friday.
Visitors who receive parking citations are to give the citations to the person visited who will, in turn, give the citation
to the administrative head of his area.
^ 6. Vehicle Registration:
All students, faculty, and staff are required to register their motor vehicles. Students register their motor vehicles at the
Information Desk in the Whitcomb Student Center; faculty and staff register their vehicles at the switchboard in the
Administration Building.
Citations will be issued for failure to display parking stickers. Parking stickers must be placed inside the front windshield
on the bottom left (driver's side) corner. Temporary parking permits are available from the Information Desk in
Whitcomb Student Center. They must be used if it is necessary to drive an unregistered vehicle on campus.
7. Fine Structure:
a. Failure to display parking sticker $5.00
b. Parking sticker improperly displayed $5.00
c. Prohibited parking (in alleys, road, driveways or on sidewalks or grass) $5.00
d. Unauthorized parking in reserved space $5.00
e. Parking in such a manner that two parking spaces are utilized for one vehicle $5.00
£ Unauthorized parking in handicapped space $250.00
Instructor Tardiness or Absence
In exceptional cases instructors may be unavoidably detained. Upon written or verbal communication that the instructor
is unavoidably detained, aU class members shall wait for the instructor. Students must wait ten minutes for an instructor
before leaving class. After waiting this time the smdents may assume the instructor is absent and class shall not be held.
In said cases, students wUl be held accountable for knowledge of the material covered by the instructor should he/she
arrived and conduct the class.
Adverse Weather
Occasionally the college may be closed or classes may be canceled or delayed due to adverse weather. Announcement of
school closing or delay will be made on area radio and TV stations, the college's website, and the college's switchboard.
When the college has a delayed opening, students are to report to the class, lab, or shop that they are normally attending
at that time. It does not matter how much time is left in the class. If a class is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m. and
the coUege opens at 9:00 a.m., the students will have 25 minutes remaining in the class. This wiU still give the faculty
member time to make assignments, answer student questions, etc.
In the event adverse weather interrupts the fall fmal examination schedule, the first make-up day will be the Saturday
following the exam period, and the second make-up day will be the Monday following the exam period. Students will be
able to obtain specific exam make-up information through their student e-mail account, RCC's Cable Channel 2, the RCC
switchboard, and the RCC webpage.
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Rockingham Communin,' College has an obligation to deliver the instructional services for which students pay tuition and ^
fees. Therefore, classes which are missed or not held for any reason including adverse weather should be rescheduled »^
whenever possible. If it is not possible to reschedule all class hours missed, the instruction mav be made up by other Si
alternatives which may include extra assignments, individual conferences, etc., as approved by the chief academic officer ^
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"Hold" on Student Records ^
Student records may be held by the Business Office for failure to pay any balance due including a parking tine; bv the Gerald S
B.James Library for losses, damages, or unpaid fines; bv the Business Office for unpaid bills or bad checks; bv the Financial .S
Aid Office; by the Student Development Office for failing to submit appropriate transcripts or for damaged or lost ^
equipment; and by the facult)- for books or materials not returned to them.
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A "Hold" on a record means that the student may not receive or have access to a grade report, receive a transcript, register,
participate in graduation ceremonies, or receive a certificate, diploma, or degree at RCC until the "Hold" has been removed.
To clear a "Hold" record, a student must contact the office or offices initiating the "Hold."
Campus Security
Rockingham Communirs' College encourages smdents, visitors, and all faculty and staff to be concerned about a secure
campus environment and to be aware of securit)' and personal safety on campus. The college's Campus Safet)' and Security
Report, available trom the Office of Administrative Services or on the Internet at: http://www.rockinghamcc.edu/
pages/campus_safet3'.php, outlines some important college policies and procedures to enhance the securit)^ of ever^'one
here on campus. RCC fully complies with the requirements of the Crime Awareness and Campus Securit)' Act of 1990.
Securir\' guards patrol campus buildings and grounds and are easOy identified by their uniforms and securit\' vehicles.
They can be reached at telephone extensions 2299 or 2326. Securit)- personnel may ask individuals to identif)' themselves
and to state their reasons for being on campus.
AU students, visitors, facults', and staff are encouraged to report to Securit)' any t)'pe of criminal action they observe that
could cause a disruption of normal activities. Security also asks all personnel on campus to adhere to traffic, and parking,
and all other college regulations.
Employer Guarantee
Upon graduation from any technical program of study, Rockingham Communit)' College will guarantee a student fully
ready and capable to begin work in an appropriate entry-level position. Should the graduate not demonstrate proficiency
which might be expected of a graduate of the program, Rockingham Community' College will work with the employer to
identif)' and remediate the deficiency at no cost to the employer or employee. The cost will be limited to tuition, books,
and fees, and the deficiency must be identified within six months of initial employment and be direcdy related to courses
taken in the program.
Commencement
The commencement ceremonies to award diplomas, degrees, and certificates are held at the end of the spring and summer
terms. The specific dates of commencement are listed in the college calendar. All students who expect to receive
certificates, diplomas, or degrees must complete an Application for Graduation form, pay the graduation fee, and plan to
attend commencement ceremony. Contact the Registrar for details.
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Electronic Signature Policy
RCC recognizes an electronic signature as a valid signature from faculty, staff, and students when communication
occurs through a college-issued account. The Electronic Signature Policy is established to confirm and bind the identity
of an individual to a process requiring his or her signature. This policy reflects the legal intent of the individual that the
electronic signature has the same authority as his or her written signature.
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Bachelor's Degree Options
Greensboro College «g
A joint program between RCC and Greensboro CoUege allows students to earn a bachelor's degree taking junior and ^
senior level college courses on the RCC campus in late afternoons and evenings. Students admitted to the Greensboro ^
College/RCC Partnership Program are eligible to receive the adult tuition rate at Greensboro College and use all the "*i
campus facilities at Greensboro College. A low-cost, flexible plan for spreading the semester's cost is available through "^j^
the ECSI Tuition Payment Plan (http://\\rww.ecsi.net). *^
The following programs are available: ^
Criminal Justice (contact 336 342-4261 ext. 2145)
Birth through Kindergarten Education (contact 342-4261 ext. 2296)
Elementary Education (contact 342-4261 ext. 2113)
Students seeking admission must have earned an Associate Degree to be considered for the program.
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)
Rockingham Community College has an articulation agreement with the Department of Nursing, School of Health
Sciences at Winston-Salem State Universit)- for WSSU to offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing on the campus
of RCC. RCC graduates and other registered nurses in the community may be admitted to the WSSU RN/BSN program
after completion of the requirements for the Associate Degree Nursing Program and after obtaining an unrestricted
Registered Nurse License.
For additional admissions information, students should contact Bettie Litde, Director of RN/BSN Option, Winston-
Salem State Universit}', (336) 750-2296, email.- Littieb@wssu.edu
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Continuing Education
Rockingham Community College through its Continuing Education Division serves our county by providing relevant
skill-based training programs. Our program options are directed to assist:
• those seeking new or enhanced employment ^ -j
• business and industry desiring customized training programs for incumbent workers
• entrepreneurs, small start-ups, and small established businesses
• adult students seeking a General Equivalency Diploma
• community residents desiring life-long learning opportunities including over 300 classes, workshops, seminars, labs,
cultural and civic events per semester
To better serve Rockingham Count}', these opportunities are offered at the college's main campus, offsite facilities, busi-
ness and industry sites, and other community locations throughout the county.
The following provides a brief description of the continuing education programs offered. If you need additional infor-
mation or have questions, please call (336) 342-4261 or the RCC website: http://www.rockinghamcc.edu/pages/work-
force.php.
Seniors Waiver Policy
North Carolina residents who are 65 years or older may take one course of non-credit instruction per academic term
with no tuition charged. Required course materials are the responsibilit)' of the student. There are no fee waivers for
self-supporting classes for any student, regardless of age.
Minor Enrollment Policy
Students between the ages of 1 6 and 1 8 may be admitted to certain Continuing Education courses upon the consent of
their parents and approval by public school officials. A registration payment is required.
Course Repeat Policy
Students who take the same occupational extension courses more than twice within a five-year period will pay the estab-
lished course fee. There is no waiver of fees for senior citizens taking an occupational extension class for the third time.
This provision is waived if course repetition is required by standards governing certifications or licensing programs.
g Occupational Extension
Occupational Extension courses are those which offer training programs to provide participants the opportunity to
S attain or upgrade skills necessary and relevant for employment, provide a series of certification programs, prepare stu-
dents for licensing exams, and assist those interested in starting their own businesses. Many occupational extension
courses can be applied as Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for those professionals who need annual CEUs to main-
tain credentialing. Courses are available both via classroom and online instruction.
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K.S HRD is designed to provide students with up-to-date knowledge and technological job seeking skills, which will enable
bt^ them to find jobs, and market themselves in today's complex and demanding job market. Students will learn online
^ application tips, answers to difficult interview questions, including professional practice interviews, and prepare power-
•^ ful professional resumes.Other courses are offered to further prepare the student in the job and career seeking process.
g For further information, please call the HRD coordinator at 342-4261.
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Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
Successful completion, of the WorkKeys® Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) exam, is a portable credential that pro-
motes skills and career development for individuals and confirms to employers that they possess basic workplace skills
in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information. This credential enables workers to show
their current skill levels to potential employers and increase their opportunities for employment. The CRC is based
upon WorkKeys, a nationally recognized, skills assessment tool developed by ACT, Inc. The CRC is transferable to other
states. The CRC is a national initiative whose purpose is to strengthen the workforce in America. For further informa-
tion, please call the HRD coordinator at 342-4261.
Customized Training
Rockingham Communit}' College and the Economic and Workforce Development Division of the community college
system work with Employers to design customized training for prospective and current full-time employees. The job
requirements and the skill level needed for employment determine the content and duration of the Customized Training
Program for Job Growth. Rockingham Communiu' CoUege employs a broad range of experts in hundreds of fields
who can provide insight and expertise to address multiple performance interventions.
The Customized Training Program for Productivity Enhancement Activities is intended for workers who need to
update their skills and technical knowledge. Productivity Enhancement programs are planned joindy by Rockingham
Community College and the industry served and are intended for situations that cannot be addressed through
Occupational Extension Programs.
Small Business Center
The primary mission of Rockingham Communid,- College's Small Business Center (SBC) is to provide aspiring entrepre-
neurs, existing small business and industry, and their emplo^'ees with services in education, training, one-on-one busi-
ness counseling and referrals. The Center combines the courage of addressing today's most pressing business issues
with a unique empowering celebration of the human potential. In addition to providing extraordinary seminar speakers,
the (SBC) maintains close contact with business owners. Chambers of Commerce, and professional organizations in
order to help identify the special needs of business in Rockingham Count}'. The Center offers classes to support aspir-
ing entrepreneurs and provide them the information they need to strike out on their own.
The SBC has introduced a blog for the use of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and customers. The blog can be
found at rccsmaIlbusinesscenter.wordpress.com. In addition, the RCC Small Business Center was selected to be a site
for Growing America Through Entrepreneurship (GATE). As a recipient of this grant-funded program, the SBC is able ««
to provide counseling for dislocated workers seeking opportunities in starting their own business. The GATE counselor ,§
will provide the coordination of training and coaching to assist customers to find the best opportunities to fulfill their '8
dreams. For more information, contact Debi Joyce, GATE counselor at (336) 342-4261. ^
Contact RCC's Small Business Center if you are interested in increasing your chances of success in a new business. Any-
one interested in receiving brochures promoting upcoming seminars may be added to the mailing list by notifying the <S
center through wheelercc@rockinghamcc.edu. For inquires concerning the North Carolina Military Business Center, J5
contact die SBC Director at (336) 342-4261 . ».S
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Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant program consists of approximately 160 hours of classroom, lab and clinical studies to fuUy
prepare those aspiring to enter the medical field, one of the fastest growing occupations for the next decade. The course
can be completed in approximately three months. Successful completion of the program qualifies the student to sit for
the North Carolina Nursing Assistant state cerdfication exam. Students will be prepared for employment as a Nursing
Assistant in nursing homes, hospitals, private homes, home health agencies, assisted living facilities. Hospice, and
medical offices.
Basic Skills Programs
Rockingham Communit)- College provides Basic Skills Programs for adults who want to improve their skills or complete
their high school education. Many graduates of these programs continue their education at Rockingham Communit}'
College or pursue job training opportunities which would otherwise be unattainable. Contact the Office of Basic Skills
for information about any of our program components at 342-4261.
Adult Basic Education (ABE) ■,., i
The purpose of the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program is to help students build basic skills in reading,
communication, writing, math, and critical thinking. This improvement in skills will help in performing daily activities at
home, at work, or in the communit)-. Family budgeting, banking, and job skills related to basic education are included in
the program. ABE is also the appropriate program for nonreaders and as a first step toward a High School Equivalency
(GED) certificate. The first step in continuing lifelong education, ABE instruction is individualized, self-paced, and is
designed to meet students' needs, interests, and skill levels.
General Educational Development (GED)
General Educational Development (GED) classes are offered to readv students for the structure, format, and content
covered on the GED Exam. The purpose of these classes is to help students review the basic principles of math,
grammar usage, writing, and to practice reading and interpreting materials in general information areas, literature, science,
and social studies. The focus and length of the classes may vary according to the skills of the students. Both group and
individualized instruction methods are used in classes, and students are encouraged to concentrate their study in those
areas where their skills the weakest. The GED Exam is given two or more times per month. The current cost for taking
the GED exam is $25.00.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL is a program of instruction designed for adults who have limited English proficiencv and whose primary language
© is not English. Instruction is free and includes the areas of conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, writing,
• 2 peUing and grammar. ESL classes are offered throughout the year and may be held in various communities throughout
•«.* the count)'. For more information, contact the ABE/ESL Coordinator at 336-342-4261.
S Compensatory Education
Compensatory Education is a community' college program designed to compensate adults with intellectual disabilities
who have not had an education or have received an inadequate one. The focus of the Compensatory Education
,^ Program is on helping the individual become as independent as possible through acquiring basic life skills needed to
1^ unction successfully in daily living. The curriculum offerings focus on communit)' living, health and safet)?,
b^ leisure/humanities and functional academics. These classes are open only to adults with diagnosed low functioning
• <5 mental capabilities or traumatic brain injury. Contact the Basic Skills Director at 342-4261 for more information.
S Any adult 18 years of age or older may enroll in Basic Skills Programs. Minors, ages 16 and 17, will be accepted into the
^ program under the following circumstances according to Administrative Code 2C. 0305(b): "A minor, 16 years old or
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older, may be considered a student with special needs and may be admitted to an appropriate program at an institution
if the local public or private educational agency determines that admission to the program is the best educational option
for the student and the admission of such student to the program is approved by the institution."
The Center for Active Retirement (CAR)
The Rockingham Community College Center for Active Retirement (C.A.R.) provides opportunities for Rockingham
County's older adults to enhance their qualit}- of life. The facility is conveniendy located on the Rockingham Commu-
nit)' College Campus in the N. Jerry Owens Human Services Building. Seniors enjoy various enriching programs which
provide new learning opportunities while socializing with their peers. In addition, the Center offers day and overnight
trips to points of interest around the State and region.
C.A.R. participants are encouraged to use the cosmetology lab, gymnasium, walking track, the Gerald B. James Library,
and the multimedia center. They are invited to attend the many cultural events that are scheduled on the RCC campus.
In addition, the Center sponsors Senior Awareness Day, an annual event where Seniors can gather information, network
and learn about the opportunities and services available.
The monthly newsletter, The Senior Scoop, keeps participants informed of C.A.R. events, course offerings, volunteer
opportunities, scheduled trips, and other articles of interest to older adults.
Self-Supporting Courses
Self supporting courses are self sustaining, and registration fees are determined by the operational and supply costs for
the class. These courses tend to be recreational or enrichment by nature but could also be occupational and academic
depending on unique circumstances.
Eaglemania
Eaglemania is RCC's summer youth program, offering courses to students from the 1 st through 8th grades. Sessions are
offered over a six-week period, and cover sports, art, dance, science, pottery and much more. Fees are set based on the
amount required to operate the courses, and therefore, there are no fee exemptions.
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Curriculum Programs of Study
Rockingham Community College offers a wide variety of educational programs called "curriculum" programs which
range in length from one semester to two years. These programs lead to certificates, diplomas, or associate degrees,
depending on the nature of the curriculum.
Associate in Applied Science
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training. AAS
programs range from 64 to 76 semester hour credits. A full-dme student can typically complete one of these programs
within two years. In addition to major course work, Associate in Applied Science degree programs require a minimum of
1 5 semester hour credits in general education. General Education requirements include course work in communications,
humanities /fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. Certain courses in associate degree
programs may be accepted by a four-year college or university for transfer credit in an associated field.
^ Diploma
3^ Diploma programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training. These programs range from 36 to 48 semester
^^ hour credits and can usually be completed by a full-time student within two semesters and one summer session. Associate
*2 degree level courses within a diploma program may also be applied toward an Associate in Applied Science degree.
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Certificate
Certificate programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training. These programs range from 12 to 18
R*^ semester hour credits and can usually be completed within one semester by a full-time student. Associate degree level
S courses within a certificate program may also be applied toward a diploma or an Associate in Applied Science degree.
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The Associate degree is designed for students wishing to transfer to upper-division universitites. The areas of concentration
<^ parallel university course work and are equivalent to the first two years of a four-year college or university degree and
^ prepare students to enter the junior year at four-year upper-division institutions. Earning the Associate degree represents
confirmation that the student has completed approximately half of a Bachelor's degree program. These college transfer
degrees can be earned through the Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), or Associate in Fine Arts (AEA) and
require approximately 64 semester hours. A full-time student can typically complete one of these programs within two jj
years.
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY
2012 - 2013
College Transfer Programs
Associate in Arts
Associate in Science
Associate in Fine Arts
Genera] Education Core Diploma in Arts
General Education Core Diploma in Science
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Accounting
Associate Degree Nursing
Business Administration
Computer Information Technology
Computer-Integrated Machining
Criminal Justice Technology
Criminal Justice Technology -
Financial Crime/Computer Fraud
Early Childhood Education
Electrical/Electronics Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology
Financial Services (partnership with Forsj'di Tech)
General Occupational Technology
Global Logistics Technology (partnership with Forsyth Tech)
Healthcare Management Technology
(partnership with Forsyth Tech)
Horticulture Technology'
Machining: see Computer-Integrated Machining
Medical Office Administration
Office Administration
Respiratory Therapy
Diploma Programs
Air Conditiorung, Heaung & Refrigeration Technology
Computer-Integrated Machining
Cosmetology
Early Childhood Education
Electrical/Electronics Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology
Horticulture Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Medical Transcription
Practical Nursing
Surgical Technology
Certificate Programs
Accounting - Managerial/Small Business Accounting
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology -
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)
Business Administration - Entrepreneurship
Business Administration -
Management Applications & Principles
Computer Information Technology
Computer Information Technology -
Hardware/ Software Support
Computer Information Technology -
Web Database Programming
Computer Information Technology - Web Deyelopment
Computer Information Technology - Web & Graphic Design
Computer-Integrated Machining - CNC Lathe
Computer-Integrated Machining - CNC MUling
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice Technology - Criminal Justice Management
Criminal Justice Technology - Criminal Justice Human Serwes
Criminal Justic Computer Fraud
Criminal Justice Financial Crime
Early Childhood Education
Electrical/Electronics Technology - Automation Systems
Electrical/Electronics Technology -
Residential, Commercial &
Industrial Wiring
Electrical/Electronics Technology - Sustainable Technologies
Electronics Engineering Technology - Basic Electronics
Horticulture Technology - Horticultural Crop Production
Horticulture Technology - Landscape Technician
Horticulture Technology -
Sustainable Horticulture Production
Industrial Systems Technology - Facilit}- Maintenance
Industrial Systems Technology - Industrial Maintenance
Infant/Toddler Care
Medical Office Administration -
Medical Office Billing and Coding
Office Administration - Office Specialist
Office Administration - Receptionist
Office Administration - Word Processing
Phlebotomy
Welding
Pre-Health Sciences Options
Pre- Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
LPN Advanced Placement (Bridge to ADN)
Pre-Phlebotomy
Pre-Practical Nursing
Pre-Respiratory Therapy
Pre-Surgical Technology
High School Options
Business & Fxonomics College Transfer Pathway
Engineering & Mathematics College Transfer Pathway
Humanities & Social Science College Transfer Pathway
Life & Health Sciences College Transfer Pathway
Automation Systems Pathway
Criminal Justice Technology GeneraUst Pathway
Early Childhood Education Pathwaj-
Welding Technolog\' Pathway
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Accounting (A25100)
Associate in Applied Science
The Accounting curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessarj' for employment
and growth in the Accounting profession. Using the "language of business," accountants assemble and analyze, process,
and communicate essential information about financial operations.
In addition to course work in Accounting principles, theories, and practice, students will study business law, finance,
management, and economics. Related skiUs are developed through the study of communications, computer applications,
financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level Accounting positions in many t}'pes of organizations including Accounting firms,
small businesses, manufacmring firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies. With work experience
and additional education, an individual may advance in the Accounting profession.
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Contact Hours
Credit
BUS 110
Introduction to Business
3
3
ENGlll
Expository Writing
3
3
BUS 121
Business Math
4
3
CIS no
Introduction to Computers
4
3
ACC 120
Prin of Financial Acct
5
4
Spring Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
ENG114
Prof Research & Reporting
3
3
CTS 130
Spreadsheet
4
3
ACC 121
Prin of Managerial Acct
5
4
Humanities Elective
3
3
Business Elective
3
3
Summer
Contact Hours
Credit
ACC 150
Acct Software Appl
3
2
ACC 140
Payroll Accounting
3
2
ACC 225
Cost Accounting
3
3
Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
ACC 220
Intermediate Acct I
5
4
ECO 252
Prin of Macroeconomics
3
3
Mathematics Elective: MAT 1 1 5 or higher
3-4
3-4
BUS 115
Business Law I
3
3
OST 286
Professional Development
3
3
Social Science Elective
3
3
Spring Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
ACC 221
Intermediate Acct II
5
4
ECO 251
Prin of Microeconomics
3
3
BUS 225
Business Finance
4
3
ACC 129
Individual Income Taxes
4
3
BUS 116
Business Law II
3
3
Students are responsible for taking a Business Elective during their sophomore year. They may choose one of the following courses:
BUS 137, BUS 260, or INT 110
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 74-75
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Managerial/ Small Business Accounting (C25100E)
Certificate
Contact Hours Credit
ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 5 4
ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting 5 4
ACC 140 Payroll Accounting 3 2
ACC 150 Accounting Software Applications 3 2
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 4 3
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 4 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS; 18
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Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology
(D35100)
Two-year, Part-time Evening Program
Diploma
The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills
necessary to work with residential and light commercial systems.
Topics include mechanical refrigeration, heating and cooling theory, electricin,-, controls, and safet\'. The diploma program
covers air conditioning, furnaces, heat pumps, tools, and instruments. Diploma graduates should be able to assist in the
start up, preventive maintenance, service, repair, and/or installation of residential and light commercial systems.
Students enrolling in this program must purchase student accident insurance.
^ Fall Semester
C^ AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration
^C^ PSY 101 AppUed Psychology
^ CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy
^ Spring Semester
&k AHR 115 Refrigeration Systems
gO AHR 112 Heating Technology
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g AHR 210 Residential Building Code
8 ISC no Workplace Safet)'
j^ AHR 160 Refrigeration Certification
|»> Fall Semester
h AHR 113 Comfort CooUng
^ AHR 151 HVAC Duct Systems I
ENG 102 Applied Communications II
Spring Semester
AHR 1 1 1 HVACR Electncity
AHR 21 1 Residential System Design
SST 140 Green Building Concepts
Sufnmer
AHR 114 Heat Pump Technology
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 41
Contact Hours
Credit
8
5
3
3
3
2
4
2
6
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
6
4
4
2
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
2
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Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (C35100A)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Title IV Financial Aid Funds)
Fall Semester Contact Hours Credit
AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration 8 5
Spring Semester
AHR 1 1 5 Refrigeration Systems 4 2
Summer
AHR 1 1 4 Heat Pump Technology 6 4
AHR 160 Refrigeration Certification 1 1
ISC 110 Workplace Safet\' 1 1
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
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Associate Degree Nursing (A45110)
Associate in Applied Science
The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum provides knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate safety and quality into
nursing care, to practice in a dynamic environment, and to meet individual needs which impact health, quality of life, and
achievement of potential.
Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content
emphasizes the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing safe, individualized care while employing
evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
Employment opportunities are vast within the global health care system and may include positions within acute, chronic,
extended, industrial, and community health care facilities.
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5^ The Associate Degree Nursing program has admission criteria beyond the regular requirements of RCC. Individuals
interested in this program are required to obtain an Associate Degree Nursing Admission Information Packet from the Student
Development Division and are required to discuss these special criteria with an admissions counselor. A cumulative GPA
^ of 2.5 or greater is required as part of the admissions criteria. Related and general education courses that are part of the
^ nursing curriculum may be taken before nursing (NUR) courses and before the course sequence noted in the catalog.
C«^ However, courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and not adversely affect the required GPA. A student
S must not fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan outiined in the catalog. A "D or "F" grade in any nursing
^ curriculum course will cause the smdent to fall behind in the sequence of the curriculum plan, and the student will no
g longer be eligible for continuation in the program. No "D" or "F"grade is allowed in any nursing curriculum course, and
?J students must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to remain in the program after admission.
>J Admission Requirements
The Associate Degree Nursing program is a limited-enrollment program. Eligible applicants are admitted on a space
available basis to the program in the fall semester, provided they have met both general and program admission
requirements.
Because there are specific guidelines and requirements for eligibility, the applicant is required to attend a Nursing Programs
Information Session prior to submitting documentation for review. Once applicants have completed all requirements
noted on the check sheet, they must meet with a counselor in Student Development to verify, complete and submit the
Review Form.
To insure the public health and safety of all ckents, the NC Board of Nursing requires licensure to work as a registered
nurse. The Board of Nursing requires a criminal record check as part of the initial application process for licensure.
Once admitted into the nursing program, drug testing and criminal background checks will be required before students
are allowed to participate in clinical activities. Drug screening and criminal record check policies will be reviewed at program
orientation. A drug screen will additionally be performed during the second year of the program. Clinical affiliates may
deny a student access to their facilities based on the findings of the criminal record check or drug screen, and the student
may be dismissed from the program for failure to progress.
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Applicants must submit the Review Form bv the assigned deadline in order to be considered for the fall 2013 class.
Incomplete Reriew Forms or forms submitted after the deadline will not be considered unless space remains available.
Applicants who are reviewed and found ineligible for consideradon must submit a new Rer/eii' Form and required
documentation for the fall 2014 class.
MAT 110 Prerequisite Requirement
Applicants who wish to be considered for the fail 2013 Associate Degree Nursing program must have completed MAT
110 (Mathematical Measurement) or the equivalent bv the end of the fall 2012 semester. Applicants who have taken MAT
110 previously must have completed the course with a "C" or better within seven calendar years of the start of the
program.
Prior Biology and Chemistry Courses
In order to receive credit, curriculum biology courses (BIO 168/169 or equivalents) that have been taken previouslv must
have been completed with a "C" or better within seven calendar years of the start of the program. In addition, high
school or college-level biology and chemistry courses used to meet general admission requirements must have been ^>i^
completed with a "C" or better within seven calendar years of the start of the program. <^
Readmission Requirements for Former RCC Students Who Wish to Re-Enter the Program S»»^
Former RCC students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program who have completed at least one semester and ,_
wish to be considered for readmission should obtain a cop\' of the Readmission Policy and Procedures for Former RCC Nursing §
Students, available in the Smdent Development Office. ^
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Applicants should be aware that admission to the nursing program is dependent upon physical and emotional health wliich m
is compatible with the abilit\- to provide safe patient care. j^
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The following procedures are examples of the kind of activities which a student in the nursing program would be required • J^
to perform in order to successfully complete the program. ^
If an applicant believes that he or she cannot meet one or more of the standards without reasonable accommodations or t'n
modifications, the applicant should consult with a Student Development counselor for an evaluation of career suitability.
Critical Thinking: The nursing smdent must possess critical thinking skills sufficient for cUnical judgment. For example,
the student must be able to use the nursing process as a basis for solving nursing problems. This involves identifying
cause and eftect relationsliips in clinical situations and developing nursing care plans.
Interpersonal Skills: The nursing smdent should possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with individuals,
families, and groups from a variety- of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds. For example, the
student should be able to establish a helping relationship with patients, families and colleagues.
Communication: The nursing student should possess communication skills sufficient for interaction with others in
verbal and written format. For example, the smdent must be able to convey nursing actions and patient responses
to health care team members, both verbally and in writing.
Mobility: The nursing smdent should possess physical skills sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in
small spaces. For example, the student must be able to move around in patient rooms, work spaces and treatment
areas and to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Motor Skills: The nursing student should possess gross and fine motor skills sufficient to provide safe and effective
nursing care. For example, the student must be able to calibrate and use equipment, administer injections, insert
catheters, manipulate intravenous equipment and position patients.
Hearing: The nursing student should possess auditory skiUs sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. For example,
the student must be able to hear monitor alarms, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds and cries for help.
Visual; The nursing student should possess visual skills sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing
care. For example, the student must be able to observe patient responses, see a change in skin color and read a scale
on a syringe.
Tactile: The nursing student should possess tactile skills sufficient for physical assessment. For example, the student
must be able to palpate a pulse.
Weight-Bearing: The nursing student should possess the ability to maneuver and move 40-50 lbs. on a weekly or daily
basis. For example, the student must be able to position and transfer patients. ' ■
Associate Degree Nursing students should be prepared to incur additional expenses beyond coUege fees and tuition.
Estimates of these include:
First Year
Medical Exam $100
*Drug Screening (nonrefundable) $75
*Cnminal Background Check $ 26-40
Hepatitis B Immunization Series $150-$200
2 uniforms, 1 full-length lab coat $120
(men slightly less)
I pair bandage scissors, 1 pair hemostats,
pen light, 3-color pen, 1 stethoscope,
1 sph)-gmomanometer
Nurses cap & case (optional)
1 pair shoes (white leather)
Watch with second hand; military
time preferred
Textbooks
Student Accident Insurance
Graduation Fee
Nursing Pin (optional)
Malpractice Insurance
Online Educational Services
*NCLEX Review
Miscellaneous:
Pens, Paper, Notebooks, Supplies
NCANS Membership/Conference
$100
$12
$60
$25
$980
$350
$6
$4
$25
$75
$16
$16
$240-300
$160-200
$300
$100
$100
$125
*Siihject to change
Fall Semester
NUR 1 1 1 Intro to Health Concepts
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing
BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I
CIS 110 Computer Basics
Contact Hours
16
3
6
4
Credit
8
3
4
3
Spring Semester
NUR 112 Health-Illness Concepts
NUR 113 Family Health Concepts
PSY 1 50 General Psychology
BIO 1 69 Anatomy & Physiology II
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NUR114 HoUstic Health Concepts 9 5
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3 3
Fall Semester
NUR 21 1 Health Care Concepts 9 5
NUR212 Health System Concepts 9 5
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 3
HSC 140 Transcultural Healthcare 2 2
Spring Semester
NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts 22 10
Humanities Elective 3 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 71
Students who wish to have post-secondary course work from other coUeges or universities transferred into RCC
and be used in the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum must request a transcript evaluation by the Registrar. »,^
ENG 112 or 113 will not be accepted in place of ENG 114. C/J
Nursing, Associate Degree (A55280X) (LPN Advanced Placement Option) «}
Admission Requirements S
The LPN Advanced Placement Option allows LPNs the opportunity to continue their education and receive an associate ^
degree in nursing in only fourteen months. Once accepted into the program, students will enroll in the spring transition ©
or "bridging" course and then complete three additional semesters (summer, fall, and spring) to receive the AAS degree. Q^
The LPN Advanced Placement Option is a limited enrollment program, widi smdents beginning each spring. g»
The program will be offered contingent upon adequate enrollment. ^
Individuals who are interested in the program must obtain an Associate Degree Nursing — Advanced Placement Option Admission , ^
Information packet from the Smdent Development Division. Once applicants have completed all requirements noted on ^
they must meet with a counselor in Student Development to verify, complete and submit the Revieiv Form. r^
Applicants must submit the Keview Form hy the assigned deadline in order to be considered for the spring 2013 transition
class. Incomplete Keview Forms or forms submitted after the deadline wiU not be considered unless space remains available.
Applicants who are reviewed and found ineligible for consideration must submit a new Keview Form and required
documentation for the spring 2014 class.
Applicants should be aware that admission to the LPN Advanced Placement Option program is dependent upon physical
and emotional health which is compatible with the abUit}' to provide safe patient care. Performance standards for this
program are consistent with those identified in the Associate Degree Nursing program. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or
greater is required as part of the admissions criteria, and students must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to remain in the
program atter admission.
Once admitted into the program, drug testing and criminal background checks will be required before smdents are allowed
to participate in clinical activities. Drug screening and criminal background check policies will be re\'iewed at program
orientation. Clinical affiliates may deny a smdent access to their facilities based on the findings of the criminal record check
or drug screen, and the student may be dismissed from the program for failure to progress.
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MAT 110 Prerequisite Requirement
Applicants who wish to be considered for the Spring 2013 Associate Degree Nursing — Advanced Placement Option
program must have completed MAT 110 (Mathematical Measurement) or the equivalent by the end of the Summer 2012
semester. Applicants who have taken MAT 1 10 previously must have completed the course with a "C" or better within
seven calendar years of the start of the program.
Prior Biology and Chemistry Courses
In order to receive credit, curriculum biology courses (BIO 168/169 or equivalents) that have been taken previously must
have been completed with a "C" or better within seven calendar years of the start of the program. In addition, high
school or college-level biology and chemistry courses used to meet general admission requirements must have been
completed with a "C" or better within seven calendar years of the start of the program.
Associate degree Advanced Placement Option nursing students should be prepared to incur additional expenses beyond
college fees, textbooks, and tuition. Estimates of these include:
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Medical Exam
$100
*Drug Screening
$75
^Criminal Background Check
$26-40
Hepatitis B Immunization Series
$150-200 (if necessary)
2 uniforms, 1 full-length lab coat (men slightly less)
$120
1 pair bandage scissors, 1 pair hemostats,
pen light, 3-color pen, 1 stethoscope.
1 sphygmomanometer
$100
Nurses cap & case (optional)
$12
1 pair shoes (white leather)
$60
Watch with second hand; military time preferred
$25
Student Accident Insurance
$6
Graduation Fee
$25
Nursing Pin (optional)
$75
Malpractice Insurance
$32
Online Educational Services
$400
*NCLEX Re\dew
$300
Miscellaneous:
Pens, Paper, Notebooks, Supplies
$100
♦Subject to change
Curriculum
spring Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
NUR 214 Nursing Transition Concepts
6
4
Summer
NUR 1 14 HoUstic Health Concepts
9
5
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology
3
3
Fall Semester
NUR 21 1 Health Care Concepts
9
5
NUR 212 , Health System Concepts
9
5
ENG 1 14 Prof Research & Reporting
3
3
HSC 140 Transculmral Healthcare
2
2
Spring Semester
NUR 2 1 3 Complex Health Concepts
22
10
Humanities Elective
3
3
TOTAl. CREDIT HOURS: 40
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Basic Law Enforcement Training (C55120)
Certificate
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment
as law enforcement officers with state, count)', or municipal governments, or with private enterprise.
This program utilizes State commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction. General subjects include, but are
not limited to, criminal, juvenile, cixil, traffic, and alcohol beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures;
emergency responses; and ethics and communit)' relations. You must meet the following requirements to be selected for
the BLET training:
1 . U.S. citizen
2. North Carolina resident
3. Be at least 20 years of age
4. Furnish criminal records check from the Clerk of Court from every county 3'ou have resided since the age of 16
5. Sponsored by a Law Enforcement Agency ! "C
6. Complete a physical examination ; S
7. Good credit record : 7O
8. Possess a high school diploma/GED 1 §^
9. Successfully pass the TABE reading comprehension test ^
10. Furnish an unopened copy of your high school transcript ^
Note: Those discharged from the military must furnish a copy of their DD-214. P
Students must successfully complete and pass all units of study which include the certification examination mandated by S
the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs' ,^
Education and Training Standards Commission to receive a certificate. ^
Students successfully completing a Basic Law Enforcement Training Course accredited bv the North Carolina Criminal j^
Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards ^J
Commission will receive credit for: CJC 120, CJC 131, CJC 132, CJC 221, CJC 225, and CJC 231 toward the Associate in
Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology (19 semester credit hours). Students must pass the Commission's
comprehensive certification examination.
Basic Law Enforcement Training students should be prepared to incur additional expenses bevond tuition. .\11 items listed
will have the RCC/BLET printed logo. The cost of these items is approximately $400, and textbooks cost approximately
$525. (Costs are subject to change.)
2 T-Shirts 2 Pairs BDU Pants
2 Pairs of Running Shorts 2 Golf Shirts
2 Pairs of Sweat Pants 1 Baseball Type Cap
Contact Hours Credit
CJC 100 Basic Law Enforcement Training 39 19
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Business Administration (A25120)
Associate in Applied Science '
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise
system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding
of business organizations in today's global economy.
Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills
related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of computer applications, communication,
team building, and decision making.
Through these skills, students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for
employment oppormnities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large-to-small business or industry.
Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
OST 131
BUS 110
Keyboarding
Introduction to Business
3
3
2
3
ENG 1 1 1
BUS 121
Expository Writing
Business Math
3
4
3
3
BUS 115
Business Law I
3
3
ACC 120
Prin of Financial Acct
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4
Spring Semester
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
3
4
3
3
MKT120
ECO 251
Principles of Marketing
Prin of Microeconomics
3
3
3
3
ACC 121
Prin of Managerial Acct
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4
Summer
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BUS 137
INT 110
Principles of Management
International Business
3
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3
3
Fall Semester
ECO 252
Prin of Macroeconomics
3
3
OST 286
Professional Development
3
3
ECM 210
Intro to E-Commerce
4
3
Mathematics Elective: MAT 1 1 5 or higher
3-4
3-4
Social Science Elective
3
3
Spring Semester
BUS 116 Business Law II ' '
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3
BUS 225
Business Finance
4
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BUS 239
Bus Applications Seminar
3
2
ACC 129
Individual Income Taxes
4
3
Business Elective
3
2-3
Humanities Elective
3
3
Students are responsible for taking a Business Elective during the sophomore year. They may choose one of the following courses:
ACC 150, BUS 217, or BUS 260.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 71-73
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Business Administration
Evening Program
Fall Semester 2011 Contact Hours Credit
OST 131 Keyboarding .3 .2
BUS 121 Business Math 4 3
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing 3 -3
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Acct 5. 4
Spring Semester 2012
ACC 1 29 Individual Income Taxes 4 3
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 3
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Acct 5 . 4
Summer 2012
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 4 3
Social Science Elective 3 3
Fall Semester 20 11 5
BUS 225 Business Finance 4 3 {^
BUS 115 Business Law I 3 3 ^
ECO 252 Prin of Macroeconomics 3 3 ^5^
Spring Semester 2012
BUS 116 Business Law II 3 3 g
ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics 3 3
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Business Elective 3 2-3 Q
Summer 2012
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 3 §
Mathematics Elective: MAT 1 1 5 or higher 3-4 3-4 n^
FaU Semester 2012 -2
BUS 137 Principles of Management .3 3 ^
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing 3 3 ;;$
ECM 210 Introduction to E-Commerce ■ 4 • 3 , ^J
Spring Semester 2013
OST 286 Professional Development .3 3
Humanities Elective 3 3
Summer 2013
BUS 239 Bus Applications Seminar . 3 . 2
INT 110 International Business 3 3
Students are responsible for taking a Business Elective. They may choose one of the following courses:
ACC 150, BUS 217, or BUS 260.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 71-73
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BUS
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CIS
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BUS
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Entrepreneurship (C25120E)
Certificate
Contact Hours Credit
Principles of Financial Accounting 5 4
Introduction to Business 3 3
Accounting Softv^'are Applications 3 2
Business Law I 3-3
Introduction to Computers 4 3
Employment Law & Regulations 3 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 18
Management Applications & Principles (C25120M)
Certificate
5S Contact Hours Credit
(yi ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting 5 4
^T BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 3
© BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 3
*2 BUS 217 Employment Law & Regulations 3 3
& CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 4 3
So TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 16
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Computer Information Technology (A25260)
Associate in Applied Science
The Computer Information Technology curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for employment with organizations
that use computers to process, manage, and communicate information. This is a flexible curriculum that can be customized
to meet communit}' information systems needs.
Course work will develop a student's abilit}' to communicate complex technical issues related to computer hardware,
software, and networks in a manner that computer users can understand. Classes cover computer operations and
terminology, operating systems, database, networking, securit}-, and technical support.
Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental
agencies which rely on computer systems to manage information. Graduates should be prepared to sit for industry-
recognized certification exams.
Contact Hours Credit "C^
Fall Semester g
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 3 J^
Fall Semester
BUS 260 Business Communications 3 3
GTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design 3 3
DBA 110 Database Concepts 5 3
NOS230 Windows Admin I 4 3
Technical Elective 3 3
Spring Semester
SEC 110 Securit}' Concepts 4 3
Mathematics Elective: MAT 115 or higher 3-4 3-4
Social Science Elective 3 3
Technical Elective 3 3
Technical Elective 3 3
Summer Semester
CTS289 Support Project 5 3
Technical Electives - Choose 3 from the foUowing: BUS 121, CTS 220, DBA 115, GRD 110, GRD 151, GRD 152, OST286,
SGD 168, WEB 1 1 1, and WEB 250.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 69-70
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CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 4 3
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing 3 3 Qj
NET 125 Networking Basics 5 3 «*»
WEB 140 Web Development Tools 4 3 ^
Spring Semester So
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 5 3 ^
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support 5 3 CL
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 4 3 g
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts 5 3 5
Humanities Elective 3 3 *«>«*
Summer Semester *^»
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 3 1^
NOS 130 Windows Single Users 4 3 f-S
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Computer Information Technology
Evening Program
Contact Hours Credit
Fall Semester
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 4 3
NET 125 Networking Basics 5 3
WEB 140 Web Development Tools 4 3
Spring Semester
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 3
CIS 1 1 5 Intro to Prog & Logic 5 3
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts 5 3
Summer Semester
^ ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing 3 3
*S NOS 130 Windows Single Users 4 3
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^ BUS 260 Business Communications 3 3
S DBA 110 Database Concepts 5 3
^ Social Science Elective 3 3
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© Spring Semester
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CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support 5 3
Mathematics Elective: MAT 115 or higher 3-4 3-4
§ Technical Elective 3 3
5J Summer Semester
.^ ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 3
^ Humanities Elective 3 3
^ Fall Semester
CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design 3 3
NOS 230 Windows Admin I 4 3
Technical Elective 3 3
Spring Semester
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 4 3
SEC 110 Security Concepts 4 3
Technical Elective 3 3
Summer Semester
CTS 289 Support Project 5 3
Technical Electives - Choose 3 from the following: BUS 121, CTS 220, DBA 115, GRD 110, GRD 151, GRD 152,
OST 286, SGD 1 68, WEB 1 1 1 , and WEB 250.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 69-70
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Computer Information Technology (C25260I)
Certificate
C(
Dntact Hours
Credit
CIS 110
Introduction to Computers
4
3
NET 125
Networking Basics
5
3
CTS 120
Hardware/Software Support
5
3
NOS 110
Operating System Concepts
5
3
NOS 130
Windows Single User
4
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
Hardware/Software Support (C25260H)
Certificate
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
NET 125 Networking Basics
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support
NOS 110 Operating System Concepts
CTS 220 Adv/Hardware/Software Support
TOTi\L SEiMESTER HOURS: 15
Contact Hours
4
5
5
5
5
Web Database Programming (C25260M)
Certificate
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
Web Development (C25260W)
Certificate
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic
WEB 140 Web Development Tools
SGD 168 Mobile SG Programming
WEB 1 1 1 Intro to Web Graphics
Credit
3
3
3
3
3
Contact Hours
Credit
CIS no
Introduction to Computers
4
3
CIS 115
Intro to Prog & Logic
5
3
DBA 110
Database Concepts
5
3
DBA 115
Database AppIications4
4
3
WEB 250
Database Driven Websites
4
3
Contact Hours Credit
4 3
5 3
4 3
5 3
4 3
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Web & Graphic Design (C25260G)
Certificate
Contact Hours
Credit
GRD
110 Typography I
4
3
GRD
151 Computer Design Basics
5
3
GRD
1 52 Computer Design Technology I
5
3
WEB
111 Intro to Web Graphics
4
3
WEB
140 Web Development Tools
4
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
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Computer-Integrated Machining (A50210)
Full-time Day Program
Associate in Applied Science
The Computer-Integrated Machining curriculum prepares students with the analytical, creative, and innovative skills
necessary to take a production idea from an initial concept through design, development, and production, resulting in a
finished product.
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(CAD), computer-aided machining (CAIvI), blueprint interpretation, advanced computerized numeric control (CNC)
equipment, basic and advanced machining operations, precision measurement and high-speed multi-axis
machining. Graduates should qualif\' for employment as machining technicians in high-tech manufacturing, rapid-proto-
typing and rapid-manufacturing industries, specialt}- machine shops, fabrication industries, and high-tech or emerging
industries such as aerospace, aviation, medical, and renewable energy, and to sit for machining certification examinations.
Students enrolling in this program must purchase student accident insurance.
Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
MAC 141 Machining Applications I
8
4
MAC 141 A Machining Applications I Lab
6
2
BPR 111 Blueprint Reading
3
2
MAC 122 CNC Turning
4
2
ISC 113 Industrial Specifications
1
1
ISC 110 Workplace Safet)'
1
1
MAC 114 Intro to Metrology
2
2
Spring Semester
MAC 142 Machining Applications II
8
4
MAC 142A Machining Applications II Lab
6
2
BPR 121 Blueprint Reading: Mechanical
3
2
DFT 119 Basic CAD
3
2
MAC 124 CNC Milling
4
2
MAT 1 1 5 Mathematical Models
4
3
ENGlll Expository Writing
3
3
Summer
MAC 143 Macliining Applications III
8
4
DFT 154 Intro Solid ModeUng
5
3
Fall Semester
MAC 222 Advanced CNC Turning
4
2
MAC 23 1 CAM: CNC Turning
5
3
DDF 252 Advanced SoUd Modeling
4
3
ENG 114 Prof. Research & Reporting
3
3
MAC 1 52 Adv. Machining Calculations
3
2
Spring Semester
MAC 224 Advanced CNC Milling
4
2
MAC 232 CAM: CNC Milling
5
3
MAC 229 CNC Programming
2
2
Social Science Elective
3
3
Humanities Elective
3
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 65
126 Rockingham. Community College
Computer-Integrated Machining (D50210)
Diploma
Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
MAC 141
Machining Applications I
8
4
MAC 141 A Machining Applications Lab
6
2
BPR 111
Blueprint Reading
3
2
MAC 122
CNC Turning
4
2
ISC 113
Industrial Specifications
1
1
ISC 110
Workplace Safety
1
1
MAC 114
Intro to Metrology
2
2
Spring Semester
MAC 142
Machining Applications II
8
4
MAC 142A Machining Applications II Lab
6
2
BPR 121
Blueprint Reading:Mechanical
3
2
DFT 119
Basic CAD
3
2
MAC 124
CNC Milling
4
2
MAT 101
Applied Mathematics I
4
3
ENG102
Applied Communications II
3
3
Summer
MAC 143
Machining Applications III
8
4
DFl' 154
Intro Solid Modeling
5
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 39
CNC Lathe (C50210A)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Tide IV Financial Aid funds)
DFT 1 54 Intro Solid Modeling
DDF 252 Advanced Solid Modeling
MAC 122 CNC Turning
MAC 222 Advanced CNC Turning
MAC 229 CNC Programming
MAC 231 CAM: CNC Turning
Contact Hours
5
4
4
4
2
5
Credit
3
3
2
2
2
3
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TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
CNC Milling (C50210B)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Tide IV Financial Aid funds)
Contact Hours
Credit
DFT 154 Intro SoUd ModeUng
5
3
DDF 252 Advanced Solid ModeUng
4
3
MAC 124 CNCMiUing
4
2
MAC 224 Advanced CNC Milling
4
2
MAC 229 CNC Programming
2
2
MAC 232 CAM: CNC Milling
5
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
Rockingham Community College 127
Cosmetology (D55140)
Diploma
The Cosmetology curriculum is designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artisdc principles, and hands-
on fundamentals associated with the cosmetology industry. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment which
enables students to develop manipulative skills.
Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional imaging, hair design, chemical processes, skin care, nail
care, multi-cultural practices, business/computer principles, product knowledge, and other selected topics.
Graduates should qualify to sit for the State Board of Cosmetic Arts examination. Upon successfully passing the State
Board exam, graduates will be issued a license. Employment is available in beauty salons and related businesses.
In addition to tuition and books, cosmetology students are required to purchase a student equipment kit costing $299.50,
■■C^ two sets of solid black or solid white scrub uniforms at an estimated cost of $35 each, and malpractice insurance at
^ $32 per year.
^5^ Fall Semester Contact Hours Credit ■—..-'
f^ COS 1 1 1 Cosmetology Concepts 14 4
8 cos 112 Salon I 24 8
^ ENG 102 Applied Communications II 3 3
© Spring Semester
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4 4 , • -'"■■ .^.
COS 114 Salon II 24 8 , ■''-.,'■
COS 250 Computerized Salon Ops 1 1 . -
^
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• ^ COS 1 1 5 Cosmetology Concepts III 4 4
^ COS 116 Salon III 12 4
^J Fall Semester
COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV 2 2
COS 118 Salon IV 21 7
PSY 101 AppUed Psychology 3 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 48
Cosmetology (C55140)
Certificate
cos 111
Cosmetology Concepts I
COS 112
Salon I
COS 113
Cosmetology Concepts II
COS 114
Salon II
COS 115
Cosmetology Concepts III
COS 116
Salon III
4
4
24
8
4
4
24
8
4
4
12
4
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 32
128 Rockingham Community College
Criminal Justice Technology (A55180)
Associate in Applied Science
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations.
Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security' services. The
criminal justice system's role within societ}' will be explored. Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile
justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community' relations. Additional smdy may
include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.
Employment opportunities exist in a varietv" of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields.
Examples include police officer, deput}' sheriff, count}- detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole
surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.
Special Entrance Requirements
Rockingham Communit}' College does not set entrance requirements for the Criminal justice Technology Program. Those
seeking employment opportunities in the Criminal Justice field are advised that North Carolina Justice Education and
Training Standards and the North CaroUaa Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission do set minimum
standards for employment. These standards apply to law enforcement officers, correction officers, youth services officers,
probation and parole officers and others. Non-sworn positions may also require a clean criminal history, polygraph, and
drug testing. Students seeking enrollment into the Criminal Justice Technology Program who have concerns about a
background check are encouraged to contact the Criminal Justice Department.
Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing
3
3
CJC 1 1 1 Intro to Criminal Jusnce
3
3
CJC 112 Criminology
3
3
CJC 113 Juvenile Justice
3
3
CJC 131 Criminal Law
3
3
Spring Semester
ENG 1 14 Professional Research
or
ENG 113 Literature-Based Research
CJC 122 Communit\f Policing
CJC 132 Courts and Evidence
CJC 141 Corrections
CIS 110 Intro to Computers
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
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Summer
CJC 215 Organization & Administration
CJC 213 Substance Abuse
Fall Semester
COM 231 Public Speaking
CJC 221 Investigative Principles
CJC 231 Constitutional Law
CJC Technical Elective
Mathematics Elective: MAT 1 40 or higher
3
5
3
3
3-4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3-4
Rockingham Community College 129
spring Semester
CJC 212
Ethics & Comm Relations
CJC 214
Victimology
CJC 222
Criminalistics
PSY 150
General Psychology
Humanities Elective
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 67-68
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CJC 121
CJC 211
CJC 225
Criminal Justice Management (C55180M)
Certificate
Contact Hours
Credit
CJC
111
Intro to Criminal Justice
3
3
CJC
122
Community' Policing
3
3
CJC
212
Ethics & Comm Relations
3
3
CJC
215
Organization & Administration
3
3
QIC
225
Crisis Intervention
3
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
Criminal Justice Human Services (C55180H)
Certificate
CJC 111 Intro to Cnminal Justice
CJC 21 1 Counseling
CJC 213 Substance Abuse
CJC 214 Victimology
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
Contact Hours
3
3
3
3
3
Credit
3
3
3
3
3
Criminal Justice Technology Generalist Pathway (C55180GP)
Certificate
CJC
111
Intro to Criminal Justice
CJC
112
Criminology
CJC
113
Juvenile Justice
CJC
121
Law Enforcement Operations
CJC
131
Criminal Law
CJC
141
Corrections
Contact Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
Credit
3
3
3
3
3
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 18
130 Rockingham Community College
Criminal Justice Technology
Financial Crime /Computer Fraud (A5518B)
Associate in Applied Science
Financial Crime/Computer Fraud is a concentration under the curriculum of Criminal Justice Technology. The curriculum
is designed to prepare students for positions in the public or private sector in financial crime or computer fraud
investigation.
Students will study financial criminal activit)- and computer investigative securir\' procedures from a law enforcement
perspective through forensic accounting and investigative computer courses.
Graduates should qualify for positions in either the public or private sector investigating fraud within financial institutions
and/or computer crimes, including fraud, hacking, and identity' theft.
Special Entrance Requirements
Rockingham Communir\- College does not set entrance requirements for the Criminal Justice Technology Program. Those sJ
seeking employment opportunities in the Criminal Justice field are advised that North Carolina Justice Education and ^
Training Standards and the North Carolina Sherriff 's Education and Training Standards Commission do set minimum
CO
standards for employment. These standards appl)' to law enforcement officers, correction officers, youth services officers, ©
probation and parole officers and others. Non-sworn positions may also require a clean criminal history, polygraph, and g
drug testing. Students seeking enrollment into the Criminal Justice Technology Program who have concerns about their ^
background are encouraged to contact the Criminal Justice Department. SIq
Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
ENG 1 1 1
CJC 111
Expository Writing
Intro to Criminal Justice
3
3
3
3
CJC 112
CJC 113
CJC 131
Criminology
Juvenile Justice
Criminal Law
3
3
3
3
3
3
CIS 110
Intro to Computers
4
3
Spring Semester
ENG 114 Professional Research
3
3
CJC 122
CJC 132
Communit}' Policing
Courts and Evidence
3
3
3
3
CJC 116
PSY 150
Intro to Information Security'
General Psychology
3
3
3
3
Summer
CJC 216
COM 231
Computer System Securit)' Inv
Public Speaking
3
3
3
3
Fall Semester
CJC 217
CJC 221
CJC 231
Netu'ork Securit)' Troubleshooting
Investigative Principles
Constitutional Law
3
5
3
3
4
3
ACC 120
Principles of Financial Accounting
5
4
Mathematics Elective
3-4
3-4
Rockingham Community College 131
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spring Semester
CJC 212 Ethics & Comm Relations
CJC 214 Victimology
CJC 222 Criminalistics
C|C 249 Forensic Accounting
Humanities Elective
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 71-72
3
3
3
3
3
to
I
Criminal Justice Financial Crime (C5518BF)
Certificate
ACC 120 Accounting
CIS 110 Intro to Computers
C|C 111 Intro to Criminal Justice
CjC 1 1 2 Criminology
C[C 249 Forensic Accounting
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 16
Contact Hours
5
4
3
3
4
Criminal Justice Computer Fraud (C5518BC)
Certificate
Contact Hours
CIS 110 Intro to Computers 4
CJC 111 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
CJC 116 Intro to Information Security 3
CJC 216 Computer System Securir\' Investigation 3
CJC 217 Network Securit}' Troubleshooting 3
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 15
Credit
4
3
3
3
3
Credit
3
3
3
3
3
132 Rockingham Community College
Early Childhood Education (A55220)
Associate in Applied Science
In July, 2007, the Early Childhood Education curriculum program became one of only eleven NC Communit}- Colleges
programs to earn national accreditation by the National Association of Young Children.
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse
learning environments. Students will combine learned theories with practice in actual settings with 3'oung children under
the supervision of qualified teachers.
Course work includes child growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of children; care and guidance of children;
and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognidve/language, physical/motor,
social/emotional, and creative development of young children.
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings. »C^
Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, 8
recreational centers. Head Start Programs, and school-age programs. ^
Students may be required to spend approximately $30 in materials/supplies required for activities/projects, etc. in the
foUowing courses: EDU 146, 151 A, 234, 235, 251, 259, 271, 280 and EDU 284.
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Birth-Kindergarten through our new collaborative parmership with Greensboro College.
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Birth-Kindergarten classes are offered as hybrid, Internet, or face-to-face instruction at RCC and Greensboro College. For ©
more information, contact Dr. Vickie Brinkley at (336) 342-4261, ext. 2296. (^
Admissions Criteria: 8
Rockingham Community College is an open door admission institution. Once a student has completed the admission S
process at RCC, there are no further admissions criteria for enrolling in the Early Childhood Education Program of Smdy. * J»
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Students will, however, be required to complete aU appropriate developmental courses (as determined by the RCC
admissions process) before enrolling in any ECE coursework with one exception (EDU 119: Intro to Early Childhood ^
Education requires no prerequisite or corequisite).
Note: The N.C. Division of Child Development requires that completers of EDU 119: Intro to Early Childhood
Education be high school or GED graduates before issuing the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC).
Graduates with a felony conviction may have limited certification and employment opportunities and students may not
be able to complete the Early Childhood Education degree. According to GS 110-91, "No person shall be an operator
of nor be employed in a child care faciUt)' who has been convicted of a crime involving child neglect, child abuse, or
moral turpitude, or who is an habituaUy excessive user of alcohol or who illegally uses narcotic or other impairing drugs,
or who is mentally or emotionally impaired to an extent that may be injurious to children."
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Performance Standards: Early Childhood Education is a professional field requiring students and graduates to work with
all young children (birth through age eight) and their families and the various agencies, educational settings, and
communities that serve them. Therefore, it is critical that students and graduates build the sound foundational knowledge
base and "best practices" skill set required for successful teaching and/or work with diverse children, families, and
communities. Further, applicants should be aware that success in ECE is dependent upon physical and emotional health
which is compatible with the abilit\' to provide safe care for all young children.
Rockingham Community College 133
The following information details significant standards that must be maintained by ECE students in order to successfully
complete the program. If a student believes that s/he cannot meet one or more of the standards without reasonable
accommodations or modifications, the student should meet with a Student Development counselor for an evaluation of
career sustainability.
Mobility: The ECE student should possess physical skills sufficient to lift, maneuver, and carry young children and to
get up and down regularly from the floor with ease.
Interpersonal Skills: The ECE student should possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact appropriately and
professionally with all children (birth - eight), diverse families, individuals, and agencies.
Communication: The ECE student should possess communication skills sufficient for interaction with others in verbal
,..,.„. and written format.
•"^ Transportation: Students must have transportation to and from their Practicum (EDU 284: Early Childhood Practicum
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© the site assignments.
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Capstone) assignments. Practicum sites include Rockingham County Schools, Rockingham County Head Start classrooms,
and various eligible child care settings across the county. Practicum Instructors are responsible for choosing and arranging
Grades: ECE students are required to maintain an average GPA of 2.0 for all coursework throughout their program of
study. Further, students receiving one grade of "D" or lower in core or other required major course work will be withdrawn
from the program.
§ Readmission Requirements for Former RCC Students Who Wish to Re-Enter the Program:
»^ Former RCC students enrolled in the ECE Degree Program who have completed at least one semester and wish to be
^ considered for readmission should schedule an interview with an Early Childhood Education Program faculty member
1^ and request readmission consideration once.
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^ Practicum Requirements: Drug testing, criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be required before students
are allowed to enroll in the Practicum class (EDU 284: Early Childhood Practicum Capstone). Practicum sites may deny
a student access to their facilit)' based on the findings of the drug testing, criminal background checks, and fingerprinting
process, and the student may be dismissed from the program for failure to progress.
Smdents will be required to furnish verification of accident insurance coverage (either a photocopy of a personal policy
card or, after payment for the class, a copy of a receipt for the RCC smdent policy), appropriate documentation showing
that they are free of active tuberculosis, a health statement signed by a licensed physician indicating emotional and physical
fitness appropriate for caring for/working with young children, and a completed emergency contact form. A Practicum
Packet with all forms/deadlines will be provided to the student at advisement. Drug screening and criminal records
check policies will be reviewed during advisement for the practicum. The TB test and physical may be obtained from the
local Health Department or the health care provider of the student's choice. Costs incurred will be $75* for the drug
screening, $26-40* for the background check, $15-25* for the TB test, and $55-150* for a physical. Costs are the smdent's
responsibility.
* subject to change
134 Rockingham Community College
Fall Semester
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing
EDU 119 Early Childhood Education
EDU 131 Child, Familv, CommuniD,-
EDU 144 Child Development I
EDU 151 Creative Activities
and
EDU 151 A Creative Activities Lab
Contact Hours
Credit
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Spring Semester
COW 23 1 Public Speaking
EDU 145
Child Development II
EDU 146
Child Guidance
EDU 153
Health, Safet\- & Nutrition
EDU 251
Exploradon Activities
Summer
MAT 115
Mathematical Models
or
MAT 140
Survey of Mathematics
EDU 221
Children with Exceptionalities
EDU 234
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Social Science Elective
Fall Semester
EDU 235 School Age Dev & Program
EDU 271 Educational Technology
EDU 280 Literacy Experiences
ENG 113 Literature-Based Research
Administration Track
EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin I
College Transfer Track
PSY 150 General Psvchology
or
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology
or
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family
or
Appropriate College Transfer Course
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Spring Semester
EDU 259 Curriculum Planning
EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum
I Humanities Elective
3
10
3
3
4
3
Administration Track
EDU 262 Earlv Childhood Admin II
Rockingham Community College 135
College Transfer Track
PSY 1 50 General Psychology
or
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology
or
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family
or
Appropriate College Transfer Course
TOT7\L SEMESTER HOURS: 72
Early Childhood Education (D55220)
Diploma
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Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
EDU 1 1 9 Early Childhood Education
4
4
EDU 144 Child Development I
3
3
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing
3
3
EDU 1 3 1 Child, Family & Community
3
3
EDU 151 Creative Activities
3
3
and
EDU 151 A Creative Activities Lab
Spring Semester
EDU 145 Child Development II
EDU 146 Child Guidance
EDU 1 53 Health, Safet>' & Nutrition
EDU 235 School- Age Dev & Program
EDU 251 Exploration Activities
Sutnmer
EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities
EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers & Twos
COM 231 Public Speaking
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 41
136 Rockingham Community College
Early Childhood Education (C55220E)
Early Childhood Education Pathway (C55220EP)
Certificate
Fall Semester
EDU 1 1 9 Early Childhood Ed
EDU 144 Child Development I
EDU 151 Creative Activities
EDU 151A Creative Activities Lab
Contact Hours
4
3
3
2
Credit
4
3
3
1
Spring Semester
EDU 145 Child Development II
EDU 146 Child Guidance
3
3
3
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 17
Early Childhood Education
Certificate (C55220E) *
Diploma Evening Program (D55220) **
Three-year Track
Fall Semester
EDU 1 1 9 Early Childhood Ed
EDU 144 Child Development I
Spring Semester
EDU 151 Creative Activities
EDU 151 A Creative Activities lab
EDU 145 Child Development 11
EDU 146 Child Guidance
Contact Hours
4
3
Credit
4
3
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"CERTIFICATE EXIT: 17 CREDITS
Fall Semester
EDU 131 Child Family & Community
COM 23 1 Public Speaking
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Spring Semester
EDU 1 53 Healdi, Safety & Nutrition
ENG 111 Expository Writing
Fall Semester
EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities
EDU 235 School Age Dev & Prog
Spring Semester
EDU 234 Infant, Toddlers, Two's
EDU 251 Exploration Activities
"DIPLOMA EXIT: 41 CREDITS
Rockingham Community College 137
Electrical/Electronics Technology (A35220)
Part-time Evening Program
Associate in Applied Science
The Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation
and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Training, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, digital electronics,
programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs
require. Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical/electronics field as an on-the-job trainee or
apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.
Students enrolling in this program must purchase student accident insurance.
^ Contact Hours Credit * ■ *
^ Fall Semester
■G i\L\T 115 Mathematical Models
^ ELC 113 Basic Wiring I
^^ ISC 112 Workplace Safety
S spring Semester
^ WLD112 Basic Welding Processe
g^ ELC 114 Basic Wiring II
^ ALT 1 20 Renewable Energy Tech
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4
3
8
4
2
2
4
2
8
4
4
3
Summer Semester
S ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity 9 5
^ Fall Semester
ELC 117 Motor and Controls 8 4
^ ELN 229 Industrial Electronics 6 4
a
O spring Semester
ELC 225 Data Communication/Mfg 5 4
ELC 128 Introduction to PLC 5 3
Humanities Elective 3 3
Social Science Elective 3 3
Summer Semester
ELC 228 PLC AppHcations 8 4
Fall Semester
ELC 119 NEC Calculations 3 2
PCI 264 Process Controls with PLCs 6 4
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing 3 3
Spring Semester
ELC 229 AppUcations Project 4 2
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reportin 3 3
BUS 110 Intro to Business 3 3
Summer Semester
HYDllO Hydraulics & Pneumatics 5 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 68
138 Rockingham^ Community College
Electrical/Electronics Technology (D35220)
Diploma
Fall Semester
NL\T 101 Applied Mathematics
ELC 113 Basic Wiring I
ISC 112 Workplace Safeti,-
Spring Semester
ELC 114 Basic Wiring II
ALT 1 20 Renewable Energy Tech
Contact Hours Credit
3
4
2
4
3
Summer Semester
ELC 112 DC/AC Electncit)-
Fall Semester
ELC 117 Motor and Controls
ELN 229 Industrial Electronics
Spring Semester
ELC 225 Data Communication/Mfg
ELC 128 Introduction to PLC
Summer Semester
ELC 228 PLC Applications
Fall Semester
ELC 119 NEC Calculations
ENG 102 Applied Communications II
Spring Semester
ELC 229 Applications Project
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 47
Automation Systems (C35220A)
Certificate
(Not eligible tor Title IV financial aid funds.)
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricin,-
ELC 1 1 7 Motor and Controls
ELC 1 28 Introduction to PLC
ELC 228 PLC AppHcations
8
4
6
4
5
4
5
3
Contact Hours
Credit
9
5
8
4
5
3
8
4
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c
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 16
Rockingham Community College 139
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Automation Systems Pathway (C35220AP)
Certificate
ELC 112 DC/ AC Electricity
ELC 117 Motor and Controls
ELC 128 Introduction to PLC
ISC 113 Industrial Specifications
MNT131 Metalworldng Processes
MNT 165 Mechanical Industrial Systems
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 1 8
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Wiring (C35220R)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Title IV financial aid fijnds.)
Contact Hours Credit
ELC 113 Basic Wiring I 8 4
Contact Hours
Credit
9
5
8
4
5
3
1
1
5
3
4
2
*XJ ISC 112 Industrial Safety 2 2
^ ELC 114 Basic Wiring II 8 4
C/5 ELC 119 NEC Calculations 3 2
^ TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 12
Q Sustainable Technologies (C35220S)
Certificate
© (Not eligible for Title IV financial aid funds.)
ELC 113 Basic Wiring I
§ ISC 112 Industrial Safety
8 ELC 114 Basic Wiring II
S ALT 120 Renewable Energy Tech
Contact Hours
Credit
8
4
2
2
8
4
4
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
140 Rockingham Community College
Electronics Engineering Technology (A40200)
Full-time Day Program
Associate in Applied Science
The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install,
test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems
such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems.
A broad-based core of courses, including basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts, and microprocessors,
ensures the student will develop the skills necessary to perform entry-level tasks. Emphasis is placed on developing the
student's ability' to analyze and troubleshoot electronic systems.
Graduates should qualify for employment as engineering assistants or electronic technicians with job titles such as
electronics engineering technician, field service technician, instrumentation technician, maintenance technician, electronic
tester, electronic systems integrator, bench technician, and production control technician.
Smdents enrolling in this program must purchase student accident insurance.
Contact Hours
Cre(
Fall Semester
EGR 131 Intro to Electronics Tech
3
2
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis
5
3
CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I
5
3
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing
3
3
ISC 112 Industnal Safety
2
2
Spring Semester
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
4
3
ELC 139 AC Circuit Analysis
5
3
ELN 137 Electronic Device & Circuits
7
5
ELN 1 33 Digital Electronics
6
4
Summer Semester
ELC 117 Motors & Controls
8
4
ENG 1 14 Prof Research & Report
3
3
Fall Semester
PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics
5
4
ELC 128 Intro to PLC
5
3
ATR 111 Automation Systems
5
3
ELN 237 Local Area Networks
5
3
Humanities Elective
3
3
Spring Semester
ELC 228 PLC Applications
5
3
EGR 285 Design Project
4
2
ELN 232 Intro to Microprocessors
6
4
ELC 233 Energy Management
4
3
Social Science Elective
3
3
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Rockinghayn Community College 141
Electronics Engineering Technology (D40200)
Diploma
Contact Hours Credit
Fall Semester
EGR 131 Intro to Electronics Tech
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis
CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I
ISC 112 Industrial Safety
2
3
3
2
Spring Semester
ELC 1 39 AC Circuit Analysis
ELN 137 Electronic Device & Circuits
ELN 133 Digital Electronics
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ELC 1 17 Motors & Controls
Fall Semester
ELC 128 Intro to PLC
ATR 1 1 1 Automation Systems
ELN 237 Local Area Networks
Spring Semester
ELC 228 PLC AppUcations
EGR 285 Design Project
ENG 102 Applied Communications II
MAT 121 Algebra/Tngonometry I
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 47
Basic Electronics (C40200)
Certificate
Fall Semester
EGR 131 Into to Electronics Tech
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis
Contact Hours
3
5
Credit
2
3
Spring Semester
ELC 1 39 AC Circuit Analysis
ELN 137 Electronic Devices & Circuits
ELN 133 Digital Electronics
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 17
142 Rockingham Community College
Financial Services (A25330)
Associate of Applied Science
(Partnership with Forsyth Technical Community College)
The Financial Services curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary for employment in the
financial services sector of the economy.
Course work includes accounting, business ethics, business law, computer applications, customer service, financial planning,
insurance, marketing, personal finance, real estate, selling and personal tax. Related skills are developed through the study
of communications, humanities, mathematics and psychology.
Graduates should quaUf}' for a variet)' of entry-level jobs requiring knowledge of financial services. Graduates may find
employment with banks, savings and loans, credit unions, insurance companies, brokerage firms, pension benefit
companies, realr\' firms, and mortgage companies.
This program is offered through a parmership agreement with Forsyth Technical Communit}' College and Rockingham
Communit)' CoUege. AH general education courses required in the program are available on each local campus. Required
core courses will be available through Forsyth Technical Community' College's on-line program offerings. The degree is
awarded by Fors\th Technical Communit}' CoOege. Smdents entering this program must request transcripts be sent to both
Fors\th Technical Community' College and Rockingham Community CoUege as part of the admissions process.
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Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
ACC 120
Principles of Financial Acct
5
4
BUS 115
Business Law I
3
3
BUS 125
Personal Finance
3
3
ENGlll
Expository Writing
3
3
CIS 110
Introduction to Computers
4
3
Spring Semester
ACC 121
Principles of Managerial Acct
5
4
MKT 120
Principles of Marketing
3
3
CTS 130
Spreadsheet
4
3
MAT 115
Mathematics Models
4
3
OST 286
Professional Development
3
3
Summer
COM 231
Public Speaking
3
3
ENG114
Prof Research & Reporting
3
3
Fall Semester
ECO 252
Prin of Macroeconomics
3
3
MKT 123
Fundamentals of Selling
3
3
BUS 148
Survey of Real Estate
3
3
DBA 112
Database Utilization
4
3
BUS 147
Business Insurance
3
3
PSY 150
General Psvcholoey
3
3
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spring Semester
BUS 225 Business Finance 4 3
BAF 143 Financial Planning 3 3
BUS 240 Business Ethics 3 3
MKT223 Customer Service 3 3
Humanities Elective 3 3
Humanities Electives: ART 111, ENG 231, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 221.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 71
Financial Services
Evening Schedule
Fall Semester Contact Hours Credit
ACC 120 Principles of Financial Acct 5 4
BUS 115 Business Law I 3 3
■"""" ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 3
^ Spring Semester
^ ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Acct 5 4
^ BUS 125 Personal Finance 3 3
^^ COM 231 PubUc Speaking 3 3
S Summer
Q CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 4 3
Humanities Elective 3 3
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Fall Semester
BUS 147 Business Insurance 3 3
§ ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 3
^ MKT120 Principles of Marketing 3 3
• ^ spring Semester
^ BUS 225 Business Finance 4 3
g DBA 112 Database Utilization 4 3
^J OST 286 Professional Development 3 3
Summer
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 4 3
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting 3 3
iw// Semester
BUS 148 Survey of Real Estate 3 ^3
MKT 123 Fundamentals of Selling 3 '3
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 4 3
Spring Semester
BAF 143 Financial Planning 3 3
BUS 240 Business Ethics 3 3
MKT 223 Customer Service 3 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 3
Humanities Elecoves: ART 111, ENG 231, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 221.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 71
144 Rockingham Community College
General Occupational Technology (A55280)
Associate in Applied Science
The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunit}' to upgrade their skills and to
earn an associate degree by taking courses suited for their occupational interests and/or needs.
The curriculum content will be individualized for students according to their occupational interests and needs. A program
of study for each student will be selected from associate degree-level courses offered by the college. Students interested
in this degree option must meet with their advisor.
Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and
become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.
Students enrolling in this degree option must purchase student accident insurance.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 64-76 S
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Global Logistics Technology (A25170)
Associate in Applied Science
(Partnership with Forsyth Technical Community College)
The Global Logistics Technology curriculum prepares individuals for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution,
transportation, and manufacturing organizations. Classroom instruction, field of study experiences, and practical laboratory
applications of logistics management and global technology capabilities are included in the program of smdy.
Course work includes computer applications, accounting, business law, economics, management, industrial sciences, and
international studies. Students will solve different levels of logistics-related problems through case study evaluations and
supply chain projects utilizing logistical hardware and intelligent software tools. ;.
Graduates should qualify for positions in a wide range of government agencies, manufacturing, and service organizations.
Employment oppormnities include entry-level purchasing, material management, warehousing, inventory, transportation
coordinators, and logistics analysts. Upon completion, graduates may be eligible for certification credentials through
APICS and AST&L.
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This program is offered through a partoership agreement with Forsyth Technical Community College and Rockingham
Communit}' College. All general education courses required in the program are available on each local campus. Required
core courses will be available through Forsyth Technical Community CoOege's on-line program offerings. The degree is
awarded by Forsyth Technical Community College. Students entering this program must request transcripts be sent to both
Forsyth Technical Community College and Rockingham Community College as part of the admission process.
Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
ENGlll
Expository Writing
3
3
LOG 110
Introduction to Logistics
3
3
BUS 110
Introduction to Business
3
3
CIS 110
Introduction to Computers
4
3
BUS 115
Business Law I
3
3
Spring Semester
LOG 125
Transportation Logistics
3
3
GTS 130
Spreadsheet
4
3
PSY 150
General Psychology
3
3
INT 110
International Business
3
3
Business Elective
3-10
3-4
Summer
BUS 137
Principles of Management
3
-3
ENG114
Prof. Research & Reporting
3
3
Fall Semester
BUS 238
Integrated Management
3
3
LOG 215
Supply Chain Management
3
3
LOG 235
Import/Export Management
3
3
ACC 120
Prin of Financial Acct
5
4
DBA 110
Database Concepts
4
3
146 Rockingham Community College
spring Semester
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics
LOG 250 Advanced Global Logistics
LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics
SPA 1 1 1 Elementary Spanish I
SPA 181 Spanish Lab
Summer
MAT 1 1 5 Mathematical Models
Humamries Elective
Students are required to take 3 hours of Business Electives.
Choose from the foUouing courses: ACC 121, BUS 225, COE 111, LOG 211, MKT 120.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 72-73
Global Logistics Technology
Evening Schedule
Fall Semester
LOG 1 10 Introduction to Logistics
BUS 1 1 5 Business Law I
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
Spring Semester
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing
BUS 110 Introduction to Business
LOG 125 Transportation Logistics
Sumtner
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting
^L\T 1 1 5 Mathematical Models
Fall Semester
LOG 215 Supply Chain Management
LOG 235 Import/ Export Management
BUS 137 Principles of Management
Business Elective
Spring Semester
PSY 150 General Psychology
CTS 130 Spreadsheet
LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics
Summer
INT 110 International Business
Humanities Elective
Fall Semester
ACC 120 Pnn of Financial Acct
DBA 110 Database Concepts
BUS 238 Integrated Management
Contact Hours
Credit
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3-10
3-4
3
3
4
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
5
4
4
3
3
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spring Semester
LOG 250 Advanced Global Logistics 5 4
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I 33
SPA 181 Spanish Lab 2 1
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics 3 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 70
Students are required to take 3 hours of Business Electives.
Choose from the foUowing courses: ACC 121, BUS 225, COE 111, LOG 21 1, MKT 120.
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Healthcare Management Technology (A25200)
Associate in Applied Science
(Partnership with Forsyth Technical Community College)
The Healthcare Management Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in healthcare business
and financial operations. Students uill gain a comprehensive understanding of the application of management principles
to the healthcare environment.
The curriculum places emphasis on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling tasks related to healthcare
organizational objectives including the legal and ethical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective
communication, managerial, and supervisory skills.
Graduates may find employment in healthcare settings including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, long-term care facilities,
and insurance companies. Graduates are eligible to sit for various certification exams upon completion of the degree with
a combination of a minimum of two years administrative experience. Eligible certificates include, but are not limited to,
the Professional Association of Healthcare Office Managers (PAHCOM), the healthcare Financial Management
Association (HFMA), the Certified Patient Account Manager (CPAM) and the Certified Manager of Patient Accounts
(CMPA) examinations.
This program is offered through a partnership agreement with Forsyth Technical Communit)' College and Rockingham
Community CoOege. All general education courses required in the program are available on each local campus. Required
core courses wiU be available through Forsyth Technical Community' College's on-line program offerings. The degree is
awarded by Forsyth Technical Communit)' College. Students entering this program must request transcripts be sent to both
Forsyth Technical Communid,- College and Rockingham Communiu' College as part of the admissions process.
Fall Semester
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Acct
ENG 111 Expository Writing
HMT 110 Intro to Healthcare Mgmt
MED 121 Medical Terminology I
OST 149 Medical Legal Issues
Contact Hours
5
3
3
3
3
Credit
4
3
3
3
3
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spring Semester
ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Acct
BUS 1 Ul Introduction to Business
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting
HMT 211 Long-Term Care Admin
MED 1 22 Medical Terminology II
Summer
BL'S 1 53 Human Resource Management
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
OST 286 Professional Developmetn
3
4
3
Rockingham Community College 149
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Fall Semester
ACC 225 Cost Accounting 3 3
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com 3 3
OR
COM 231 Public Speaking 3 3
HMT210 Medical Insurance 3 3
HMT212 Mgt. of Heathcare Org 3 3
Select one:
MAT 155 Statistical Analysis 3 3 '' ' '•
MAT 155 A Statistics Analysis Lab 2 1
OK
MAT 151 Statistics I 3 3
MAT 151 A Statistics I Lab 2 1
Spring Semester
BUS 260 Business Communication 3 3
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 4 3
HMT 220 Healthcare Financial Management 4 4
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 3 'n-. ; /,
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Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - Select one: ART 111, ENG 231, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240,
REL 1 10, or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 73**
^ **Hours vary depending on course selection.
150 Rockingham Community College
Horticulture Technology (A15240)
Full-time Evening Program
Associate in Applied Science
The Horticulture Technology curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for various careers in horticulture. Classroom
instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticulmral principles and practices are included in the program of
study.
Course work includes plant science, plant materials, propagation, soils, fertilizers, and pest management. ^AJso included are
courses in plant production, landscaping, and the management and operation of horticulmre businesses.
Graduates should qualif\' for employment opportunities in nurseries, garden centers, greenhouses, landscape operations,
gardens, and governmental agencies. Graduates should also be prepared to take North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's
Examination and the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.
Students enrolling in this program must purchase student accident insurance.
Fall Semester
HOR 166 Soils & FertiHzers
HOR 162 AppUed Plant Science
HOR 160 Plant Materials 1
HOR 124 Nursery Operations
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing
Spring Semester
HOR 112 Landscape Design I
HOR 235 Greenhouse Production
HOR 168 Plant Propaganon
HOR 1 16 Landscape Management
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting
SuTtimer Semester
HOR 152 Horticultural Practices
HOR 164 Hort Pest Management
HOR 260 Plant Materials II
Fall Semester
HOR 1 14 Landscape Construction
HOR 2^3 Hort Mgmt & Marketing
HOR 138 Greenhouse Veg Prod.
AGR 139 Intro to Sustainable Ag.
Humanities Elective
Spring Semester
HOR 245 Hort Specialty' Crops
HOR 118 Equipment Op & Maint
AGR 263 Vegetable Production
NL\T 115 Mathematical Models (or Higher)
Social Science Elective
Contact Hours
Credit
4
3
4
3
4
3
5
3
3
3
5
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
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TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 65
Rockingham Community College 151
Horticulture Technology (D15240)
Diploma
Fall Semester
HOR 166 Soils and Fertilizers
HOR160 Plant Materials I
HOR 124 Nursery Operations
HOR 1 62 Applied Plant Science
Spring Semester
HOR 1 12 Landscape Design I
HOR 168 Plant Propagation
HOR 235 Greenhouse Production
HOR 1 1 6 Landscape Management
Summer
HOR 1 52 Horticultural Practices
HOR 1 64 Hort Pest Mgmt
HOR 260 Plant Materials II
Fall Semester
ENG 102 Applied Communications II
PSY 101 AppUed Psychology
Contact Hours
Credit
4
3
4
3
5
3
4
3
5
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
1
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 37
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Horticultural Crop Production
(C15240A)
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(Not eligible for Title IV financial aid
funds)
^
Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
^
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HOR 160 Plant Materials I
4
3
HOR 1 62 Applied Plant Science
4
3
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HOR 168 Plant Propagation
4
3
HOR 235 Greenhouse Production
4
3
Summer
HOR 1 64 Hort Pest Mgmt
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
152 Rockingham Community College
Landscape Technician (C15240T)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Title TV financial aid fiands.)
Fall Semester
HOR 114 Landscape Construction
Spring Semester
HOR 112 Landscape Design I
Fall Semester
HOR 160 Plant Materials 1
Contact Hours Credit
Spring Semester
HOR 118 Equipment Op & Maintenance
HOR 116 Landscape Management
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
4
4
Sustainable Horticulture Production (C15240S)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Title IV financial aid fiinds.)
t
Fall Semester
HOR 1 66 Soils & Fertilizers
Summer Semester
HOR 1 52 Horticultural Practices
Contact Hours Credit
I
Summer Semester
HOR 164 Hort Pest Management
Fall Semester
HOR 138 Greenhouse Veg. Prod.
Spring Semester
HOR 245 Hort Specialty' Crops
Spring Semester
AGR 263 Vegetable Production
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
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Industrial Systems Technology (D50240)
Part-time Evening Program
Diploma
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to service, maintain, repair,
or install equipment. Instruction includes theory and skill training needed for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, and
diagnosing industrial systems.
Students will learn multi-craft technical skills in blueprint reading, mechanical systems maintenance, electricity,
hydraulics/pneumatics, welding, machining or fabrication, and includes various diagnostic and repair procedures. Practical
application in these industrial systems wiU be emphasized and additional advanced course work may be offered.
Upon completion of this curriculum, graduates should be able to individually, or with a team, safely install, inspect,
^ diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial process and support equipment. Students wiU also be encouraged to develop
^ their skiUs as life-long learners.
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^ MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I
g^^ MNT 1 3 1 Metalworking Processes
^ BPR 111 Blueprint Reading
ISC 112 Industrial Safety
ISC 113 Industrial Specifications
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S ENG 102 Applied Communications II
MNT 165 Mechanical Industrial Systems
ELC 112 DC/ AC Electricity^
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H YD 110 Hj'draulics/Pneumatics I
MNT 150 Basic Building Maintenance
Fall Semester
MNT 1 10 Intro to Maintenance Procedures
AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification
ELC 1 1 7 Motors and Controls
AHR 120 HVACR Maintenance
Spring Semester
WLD 1 1 2 Basic Welding Processes
ELC 128 Intro to PLC
MNT 240 Industrial Equip Troubleshooting
PLU 111 Intro to Basic Plumbing
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 44
Contact Hours
Credit
4
3
5
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
4
2
9
5
5
3
4
2
4
2
1
1
8
4
4
2
4
2
5
3
4
2
4
2
154 Rockingham Community College
Facility Maintenance (C50240A)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Title I\' financial aid funds)
Fall Semester
BPR 111 Bluepnnt Reading
ISC 113 Industrial Specifications
Contact Hours Credit
Spring Semester
PLU 111 Intro to Basic Plumbing
Summer
MNT 150 Basic Building Maintenance
Fall Semester
MNT 110 Intro to Maintenance Procedures
AHR 160 Refrigeration Certification
AHR 120 HVACR Maintenance
Spring Semester
W'LD 112 Basic Welding Processes
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
4
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Industrial Maintenance (C50240B)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Title W financial aid funds)
Fall Semester
BPR 111 Blueprint Reading
ISC 113 Industrial Specifications
MNT 131 Metalworking Processing
Spring Semester
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity,-
MNT 165 Mechanical Industrial Systems
Contact Hours Credit
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ELC 117 Motors and Controls
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 17
Rockingham Community College 155
Infant/Toddler Care (C55290)
Certificate
In July, 2007, the Early Childhood Education curriculum program became one of only eleven NC Community Colleges
programs to earn national accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to three years of age in diverse learning
environments. Students will combine learned theories, competency-based knowledge, and practice in actual settings with
infants and toddlers.
Course work includes infant/toddler growth and development: physical/nutritional needs of infants and toddlers; safety
issues in the care of infants and toddlers; care and guidance; communication skills with families and children; design an
implementation of appropriate curriculum; and other related topics.
Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate infant/ toddler programs in early
childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public
and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start Programs, and other infant/toddler programs.
Fall Semester Contact Hours Credit
g EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education 4 4
S EDU 131 Child, Family & Community 3 3
Sq EDU 144 Child Development I 3 3
C^ spring Semester
g EDU 153 Health, Safet)' & Nutrition 3 3 „,,...
S EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers & Twos 3 3
S TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 16
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Machining Technology:
See Computer-Integrated Machining
Medical Office Administration (A25310)
Associate in Applied Science
This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices.
Course work will include medical terminology; information systems; office management; medical coding, billing and
insurance; legal and ethical issues; and formatting and word processing. Students will learn administrative and support
functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments.
Employment opportunities are available in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical
supply companies, and other health-care related organizations.
Fall Semester
Contact Hours
Credit
OST 131
MFD 121
CIS 110
Keyboarding
Medical Terminology I
Introduction to Computers
3
3
4
2
3
3
OST 148
Medical Coding Billing & Insu
3
3
OST 149
Medical Legal Issues
3
3
ENGlll
Expository Writing
3
3
Spring Semester
OST 136 Word Processing
OST 243 Med Office Simulation
4
4
3
3
OST 164
Text Editing Applications
3
3
MFD 122
Medical Terminology 11
3
3
Technical Elective
3-5
2-4
Summer
ENG114
Prof. Research and Reporting
3
3
OST 289
Office Systems Management
4
3
Fall Semester
BUS 121
Business Math
4
3
ACC 115
OR
College Accounting
5
4
ACC 120
Prin. of Financial Accounting
5
4
OST 248
Diagnostic Coding
Humanities Elective
3
3
2
3
Mathematics Elective: MAT 1 1 5 or higher
3-4
3-4
Spring Semester
OST 247 Procedure Coding
3
2
OST 184
Records Management
Social Science Elective
4
3
3
3
Technical Elective
3-5
2-4
Technical Elective
3-5
2-4
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TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 66-75
Rockingham Community College 157
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Evening Program
Contact Hours Credit
Fall Semester 2012
OST 131 Key boarding 3 2
MED 121 Medical Terminology I 3 3
OST 148 Med Coding, Billing & Ins 3 3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 4 3
Spring Semester 2013
MED 122 Medical Terminology II '33
OST 136 Word Processing 4 3
ENGlll Expository Writing 3 3
Summer 2013 3 3
ENG114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 3
Humanities Elective
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^ Fall Semester 2013
^ ACC 1 1 5 College Accounting 5 4
^ OR
^^ ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 5 4
OST 149 Medical Legal Issues 3 3
BUS 121 Business Math 4 3
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^ OST 247 Procedure Coding 3 2
OST 1 64 Text Editing Applications 3 3
Technical Elective 3-5 2-4
S Summer 2014
§ OST 289 Office Systems Management 4 3
Social Science Elective 3 3
S Fall Semester 2014
O OST 248 Diagnosuc Coding 3 2
;- Technical Elective 3-5 2-4
Mathematics Elective 3-4 3
Spring Semester 2015
OST 243 Medical Office Simulation 4 3
OST 184 Records Management 4 3
Technical Elective 3-5 2-4
Choose 3 Technical Electives from the following courses: ACC 140, CTS 130, OST 249, OST 286, OST 201, OST 202, BUS 260.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 66-75
158 Rockingham Community College
Medical Transcription (D25310)
Diploma
Summer
OST 131 Keyboarding
MED 121 Medical Terminology I
Fall Semester
OST 136 Word Processing
ENG 111 Expository Writing
MED 122 Medical Terminology II
OST 148 Medical Coding, Billing & Insurance
Spring Semester
OST 1 64 Text Editing Applications
OST 243 Medical Office Simulation
OST 201 Medical Transcription I
OST 247 Procedure Coding
Summer
OST 289 Administrative Office Management
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting
Fall Semester
OST 202 Medical Transcription II
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
OST 149 Medical Legallssues
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 45
Contact Hours
Credit
4
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
5
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
5
4
4
3
3
3
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Certificate
Contact Hours
Credit
MED 121
Medical Terminology^ I
3
3
OST 148
Medical Coding Billing & Insurance
3
3
MED 122
Medical Terminology II
3
3
OST 247
Procedure Coding
3
2
OST 248
Diagnostic Coding
3
2
OST 249
CPC Certification
5
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TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 17
Rockingham Community College 159
Office Administration (A25370)
Associate in Applied Science
The Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for positions in administrative support careers. It equips office
professionals to respond to the demands of a dynamic computerized workplace.
Students will complete courses designed to develop proficiency in the use of integrated software, oral and written
communication, analysis and coordination of office duties and systems, and other support topics. Emphasis is placed on
non-technical as well as technical skills.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions in business, government, and industry. Job classifications
range from entry-level to supervisor to middle management.
Fall Semester
^
OST 131
Keyboarding
BUS 110
Introduction to Business
CIS 110
Introduction to Computers
^
ACC 115
College Accounting
OR
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ACC 120
Prin of Accounting
ENGlll
Expository Writing
^
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Spring Semester
OST 136
Word Processing
^
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OST 164
Text Editing Applications
CTS 130
Spreadsheet
OST 286
Professional Development
-3
Humanities Elective
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OST 137
Office Software App
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ACC 140
Payroll Accounting
ENG114
Prof Research and Reporting
Fall Semester
OST 236
Advanced Word/Information Proc
BUS 121
Business Math
DBA 110
Database Concepts & Apps
BUS 260
Business Communication
Social Science Elective
Contact Hours
3
3
4
5
5
3
4
4
5
3
3
Credit
2
3
3
4
4
3
Spring Semester
OST 289 Office Systems Management 4
OST 1 84 Records Management 4
OST 134 Text Entry & Format 4
Mathematics Elective: MAT 115 or higher 3-4
3
3
3
3-4
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 65-66
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Office Administration
Evening Program
Fall Semester 2012
OST 131 Keyboarding
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing
Contact Hours
3
4
3
Credit
2
.3
3
Spring Semester 2013
BUS 110 Introduction to Business
OST 136 Word Processing
OST 164 Text Editing Applications
Mathematics Elective: MAT 1 1 5 or higher
3
4
3
3-4
3
3
3
3-4
Summer 2013
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting
Social Science Elective
Fall Semester 2013
ACC 1 1 5 College Accounting
OR
ACC 120 Prin of Accounting
OST 286 Professional Development
DBA 110 Database Concepts & Apps
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Spring Semester 2014
OST 236 Advanced Word/Information Proc
OST 1 84 Records Management
CTS 1 30 Spreadsheet
Summer 2014
OST 1 37 Office Software Applications
OST 289 Office Systems Management
Fall Semester 2014
BUS 260 Business Communications
ACC 140 Payroll Accounting
BUS 121 Business Math
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
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spring Semester 2015
OST 134 Text Entry & Format
Humanities Elective
4
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 65-66
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Word Processing (C25370)
Certificate
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Contact Hours
Credit
OST 131 Keyboarding
3
2
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
4
3
OST 136 Word Processing
4
3
OST 164 Text Editing Applications
3
3
OST 236 Adv Word/Information Pro
4
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
Office SpeciaUst (C25370S)
Certificate
Contact Hours
Credit
OST 131 Keyboarding
3
2
OST 136 Word Processing
4
3
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
4
3
CTS 130 Spreadsheet
4
3
DBA 110 Database Concepts & Apps
4
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
Receptionist (Entry Level) (C25370R)
Certificate
Contact Hours Credit
OST 131 Keyboarding 3 2
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 4 3
OST 136 Word Processing 4 3
OST 164 Text Editing Applications 3 3
OST 184 Records Management 4 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
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Phlebotomy (C45600)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Title IV financial aid funds)
The Phlebotomy curriculum prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory
analysis.
Course work includes proper specimen collection and handUng, communication skills, and maintaining patient data.
Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, and other health care settings and may be
eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians.
The Phlebotomy program at RCC is NAACLS approved. Students are required to achieve a "C" or better in all curriculum
courses to successfully complete the program.
The Phlebotomy program is a limited-enrollment program. Eligible applicants are admitted on a space available basis to ^
the program, pro\aded they have met both general and program admission requirements. ^^
Applicants who are interested in the program must obtain a Phlebotomy Admission Information packet from the Student S
Development Division. Once applicants have completed all requirements noted on the check sheet, they must meet with m
a counselor in Student Development to verify, complete and submit the Review Form. g^.
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Applicants must submit the Review Form by the assigned deadline. Incomplete Review Forms or forms submitted after the ^
deadline will not be considered unless space remains available. Applicants who are reviewed and found ineligible for 8
consideration must submit a new Review Form and required documentation for the next class. The program will be offered ^S
contingent upon adequate enrollment. g
Contact Hours Credit 2
CIS 113 Computer Basics 2 1 fj
PBT 100 Phlebotomy Technology 7 6
PBT 101 Phlebotomy Practicum 9 3
PSY 101 AppUed Psychology 3 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
Phlebotomy students should be prepared to incur additional expenses beyond tuition. Estimates of these include:
Medical examination $100
Hepatitis B immunization series $150-200
Malpractice insurance $16
Student accident insurance $2
1 full-length lab coat, uniform $75
Shoes $55
Textbooks $150
Graduation Fee $25
*Drug Screening Test $75
*Criminal Background Check $26-40
*Subject to change
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Once admited into the phlebotomy program, drug testing and a criminal background check will be required before a /,
student is allowed to participate in clinical activities. Clinical affiliates may deny a student access to its facilities based on
the finding of the criminial record check or drug screen, and the student may be dismissed from the program for failure
to progress. Drug screening and criminal background check policies wil be reviewed at the program orientation.
Performance Standards
Individuals enrolled in the Phlebotomy Program are expected to be able to perform certain activities to maintain standards
of safet}' and execute assigned duties. The phlebotomy smdent must possess the following skills or abilities to maintain
satisfactory progression in the program.
Interpersonal Skills: sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, economic,
emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
Written and oral communication skills: sufficient to verbally convey information to a wide variety of individuals using
good language skills, as well as the ability to transmit information through written communication modalities.
i>i^ Physical abilities: sufficient to walk about the clinical site at a brisk pace, sand for extended periods of time, lift boxes
<g of supplies, and maneuver in small spaces,
oji Dexterity and strength: sufficient to manipulate equipment and assist patients with physical limitations.
S»»^ Hearing: sufficient to monitor and assess patient care and safety needs.
^ Vision: sufficient for observation and assessment of the patient, environment, and equipment.
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\ Practical Nursing (D45660)
Diploma
The Practical Nursing curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide nursing care to children
and adults.
Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council licensure PLxamination (NCLEX-PN), which is required for
practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home
health facilities, clinics, and physicians' offices.
Practical Nursing Program
Admissions Criteria
The Practical Nursing program has admission criteria beyond the regular requirements of RCC. Individuals interested in
this program must obtain a Practical Nursing Admission Information Packet from the Student Development Division and are "^
required to discuss these special criteria with an admission counselor. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater is required as part ^
of the admissions criteria and must be maintained throughout the program. Related and general education courses that are ^^
part of the practical nursing curriculum may be taken before nursing (NUR) courses and before the course sequence noted ^^
in the catalog. However, courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and not adversely affect the required GPA. S
A student must not fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan outlined in the catalog. A "D" or "F" grade in any m
nursing curriculum course will cause the student to fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan, and the student will g.
no longer be eligible for continuation in the program. No "D" or "F" grade is allowed in any nursing curriculum course. ?
Admission Requirements ^
The Practical Nursing program is a limited-enrollment program. Eligible applicants are admitted on a space available basis
to the program in the fall semester, provided they have met both general and program admission requirements.
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Individuals who are interested in the program must obtain a Practical Nursing Admission Information packet from the Student jg
Development Division. Because there are specific guidelines and requirements for eligibilit)', the applicant is also required O
to attend a Nursing Programs Information Session prior to submitting documentation for review. Once applicants have
completed all requirements noted on the check sheet, they must meet with a counselor in Smdent Development to verify,
complete and submit the Rei'ieu' Form.
Applicants must submit the Keview Form by the assigned deadline in order to be considered for the fall 2013 class.
Incomplete Reiieir Forms or forms submitted after the deadline will not be considered unless space remains available.
Applicants who are reviewed and found ineligible for consideration must submit a new Kerieiv Form and required
documentation for the fall 2014 class.
To insure the public health and safet)- of all clients, the NC Board of Nursing requires licensure to work as a practical nurse.
The Board of Nursing requires a criminal record check as part of the initial application process for Licensure.
Once admitted into the practical nursing program, drug testing and criminal background checks will be required before
students are allowed to participate in clinical activities. Drug screening and criminal record check policies will be re\dewed
at the program orientation. Clinical affiliates may deny a student access to dieir facilities based on the findings of the criminal
record check or drug screen, and the student may be dismissed from the program for failure to progress.
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Readmission Requirements for Former RCC Students Enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program
Former RCC students enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program who wish to be considered for readmission should obtain
a copy of the Readmission Policy and Procedures for Former RCC Nursing Students, available in the Student Development
Division. Specific deadlines apply.
Performance Standards
The following activities are examples of the kind of activities which a student in the practical nursing program would be
required to perform in order to successfully complete the program. If an applicant beUeves that he or she cannot meet
one or more of the standards without reasonable accommodations or modifications, the applicant should consult with a
Student Development services counselor for an evaluation of career suitability.
Critical Thinking: The nursing student must possess critical thinking skills sufficient for clinical judgment. For example,
the student must be able to use the nursing process as a basis for solving nursing problems. This involves identifying
cause and effect relationships in clinical situations and developing nursing care plans.
„^ Interpersonal Skills: The nursing smdent should possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with individuals,
g families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds. For example, the
^ smdent should be able to establish a helping relationship with patients, families and colleagues.
^^ Communication: The nursing smdent should possess communication skills sufficient for interaction with others in
(^ verbal and written format. For example, the student must be able to convey nursing actions and patient responses
1^ to health care team members, both verbally and in writing.
1^ Mobility: The nursing student should possess physical skills sufficient to move from room to room and maneuver in
^ small spaces. For example, the student must be able to move around in patient rooms, work spaces and treatment
(5^ areas and to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
M Motor Skills: The nursing smdent should possess gross and fine motor skills sufficient to provide safe and effective
g nursing care. For example, the student must be able to calibrate and use equipment, administer injections, insert
55 catheters, manipulate intravenous equipment and position patients.
•»* Hearing: The nursing smdent should possess auditory skills sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. For example,
S the smdent must be able to hear monitor alarms, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds and cries for help.
fj Visual: The nursing smdent should possess visual skills sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in nursing
care. For example, the smdent must be able to observe patient responses, see a change in skin color and read a scale
on a syringe.
Tactile: The nursing smdent should possess tactile skills sufficient for physical assessment. For example, the smdent
must be able to palpate a pulse.
Weight-Bearing: The nursing smdent should possess the ability to maneuver and move 40-50 lbs. on a weekly or daily
basis. For example, the smdent must be able to position and transfer patients.
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Practical Nursing students siiould be prepared to incur additional expenses beyond tuition. Estimates of these include:
Medical Exam $100
Hepauds B Series $150-$200
*Drug Screening (nonrefundable) I 75
*Criminal Background Check $ 26-40
2 Uniforms, 1 full-length lab coat (men slightly less) $120
1 pair bandage scissors, 1 pair hemostats, pen light,
3-color pen, 1 stethoscope, 1 sphygmomanometer $ 50
Nurses Cap and Case (optional) $ 12
1 pair shoes (white leather) $ 60
Watch with second hand; military time preferred $ 25
Textbooks $970
Accident Insurance $ 6
Graduation Fee $ 25
Nursing Pin (optional) $ 75
Malpractice Insurance $ 16
Online Educational Services S240-300
*NCLEX Review $300
Mandatory NFLPNA Workshop/Clinical Fees $ 75-100
Miscellaneous Supplies:
Pens, Paper, Notebooks I 100
*Subject to change
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NUR 101 Practical Nursing I
MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement
BIO 163 Basic Anat & Physiology
Contact Hours Credit
19
4
6
11
3
5
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Spring Semester
NUR 102 Practical Nursing II
PSY 1 10 Life Span Development
ENG 1 1 1 Expository Writing
Summer
NUR 103 Practical Nursing III
20
3
3
18
12
3
3
10
1
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TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 47
Prior Math and Biology Courses
In order to receive credit, curriculum biology and math courses (BIO 163 and MAT 110 or equivalents) that have been
taken previously must have been completed with a "C" or better within seven calendar years of the start of the program.
Students who wish to have post-secondary course work from other colleges or universities transferred into RCC
and used in the practical nursing curriculum must request a transcript evaluation by the Registrar.
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Respiratory Therapy (A45720)
Associate in Applied Science
The Respiratory Therapy curriculum prepares individuals to function as respiratory therapists. In these roles, individuals
perform diagnostic testing, treatments, and management of patients with heart and lung diseases.
Students will master skills in patient assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. These skills include life
support, monitoring, drug administration, and treatment of patients of all ages in a variety of settings.
Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take entry-level examinations from the National Board for Respiratory
Care. Therapy graduates may also take the Advanced Practitioner examination. Graduates may be employed in hospitals,
clinics, nursing homes, education, industry, and home care.
The Respiratory Therapy Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARQ.
"■S^ Students receive clinical experience in a variet}' of hospitals and healthcare organizations throughout the entire Piedmont
^ Triad Area of North Carolina.
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§* The Medical Director of the Respiratory Therapy Program is Edward L. Hawkins, MD, FCCP. Dr. Hawkins received his
22 BS degree from Auburn University, his MD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and is a Fellow of the
^ American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Hawkins is board certified in internal and pulmonary medicine.
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P Respiratory Therapy students should be prepared to incur additional expenses beyond tuition and college fees. These
Q«^ expenses may include medical examinations or vaccinations, uniforms, insurance, books and miscellaneous supplies. An
S estimate of these specific expenses include:
S Firsf Year
• ^ *CPR Certification S4
^ Medical Exam $100
5§ Immunizations $100
^J Student Accident Insurance $6
Malpractice Insurance $16
Uniforms $100
Respiratory Therapy Books $300
*Drug Screen $75
*Crimmal Background Check $26-40
Miscellaneous Supplies $100
Second Year
TB Test $20
Malpractice Insurance $16
Student Accident Insurance $6
NBRC Exams $80
School Pin (optional) $50-110
Respiratory Therapy Books $300
Miscellaneous Supplies $100
Graduate Seminar $300
Graduation Fee $25
*Drug Screen $75
ACLS $60
*Subject to change
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Summer
RCP 110
Intro to Respirator)' Care
Fall Semester
RCP 1 1 1 Therapeutics & Diagnostics
RCP 113
Pharmacology
RCP 133
Clinical Practice I
BIO 168
Anatomy & Physiology I
MAT 115
Mathematical Models
Spring Semester
RCP 112
Patient Management
RCP 114
C-P Anatomy & Physiology
RCP 115
C-P Pathophysiology
RCP 144
Clinical Practice II
BIO 169
Anatomy & Physiology II
Contact Hours
Credit
6
4
7
5
2
2
9
3
6
4
4
3
6
4
3
3
2
2
12
4
6
4
6
2
6
4
6
4
2
2
12
4
3
3
3
3
24
8
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
RCP 152 Clinical Practice III
RCP 210 Critical Care Concepts
Fall Semester
RCP 211 Adv Monitoring/Procedures
RCP 213 Neonatal/Pediatric Concepts
RCP 234 CUnical Practice IV
ENG 111 Expository Writing
Humanities Elective
Spring Semester
RCP 248 Clinical Practice V
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting
PSY 150 General Psychology
RCP 215 Career Prep - Adv Level
RCP 223 Special Practice Lab
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 76
Note: ENG 112 or 1 13 will not be accepted in place of ENG 1 14. A higher level MAT course mav be accepted in place of MAT 115.
Respiratory Therapy Program
Admissions Criteria
The Respiratory Therapy program has admission criteria beyond the regular requirements of RCC.
The Respiratory Therapy program is a limited-enrollment program. Eligible applicants are admitted on a space available basis
to the program in the summer semester, provided they have met both general and program admission requirements.
Individuals who are interested in the program must obtain a Kespiratory Therapy Admission Information packet from the
Student Development Division. Applicants must also meet unth the Respiratory Therapy Program Director. Once an
applicant has completed all requirements noted on the check sheet, he/she must meet with a counselor in Student
Development to verif}', complete and submit the Review Forw.Applicants must submit the Review Fortn by the assigned
deadline in order to be considered for the summer 2013 class. Incomplete Review Forms or forms submitted after the
deadline will not be considered unless space remains available. Applicants who are reviewed and found ineligible for
consideration must submit a new Review Form and required documentation for the summer 2014 class.
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Additional Criteria I
Once admitted to the Respiratory Therapy Program, drug testing and criminal background checks will be required before
students are allowed to participate in cUnical activities. Clinical affiliates may deny a smdent access to their facilities based on
the results of the criminal background check or drug screen, and the student may be dismissed from the program for failure
to progress. Drug screening and criminal background check policies will be reviewed at the program orientation. A drug
screen will additionally be performed during the second year of the program.
Dismissal Criteria
1. Academic Dismissal
The respiratory therapist student must meet the academic standards of the college. In addition, the following program
academic standards are required:
a. Minimum of a "C" grade in all Respiratory Therapy Program curriculum courses.
b. Clinical and laboratory experiences are graded satisfactory or unsatisfactory. More specifically, performance
requirements are listed in each course syllabus. The student will not be permitted to progress in the program unless
^ a satisfactory grade is attained in the laboratory and clinical component of the curriculum each semester. Absence
^ and tardy policies are outlined in each course syllabus.
^ c. The student must not fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan for all RCP, BIO, or MAT courses as outlined
S»^ in the college catalog.
. d. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater is required as part of the admission's criteria, and students must maintain at least
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2. Non-Academic Dismissal
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^ Individuals enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program may be dismissed for non-academic reasons. Smdents should
refer to the college catalog, student handbook, or program policies and procedures distributed during orientation for
specific reasons relative to non-academic dismissal.
;j Readmission
^ Because of the content and organization of the learning experiences in the program, withdrawal and academic dismissal
S should be avoided. However, should this become necessary, readmission may be considered. Students may be readmitted
^^ to the program following withdrawal or dismissal after the following criteria have been met: i
1. The student was out of the program for at least one semester.
2. The student has demonstrated or proven to the program faculty that any physical, emotional, or professional cause for
previous dismissal has been managed, treated, or corrected.
3. The student has updated medical immunizations and malpractice insurance. ■ . ,'>. j
4. The student has provided a letter of intent for readmission to the Program Director at least six months prior to program
readmission.
5. The student may be required to retake or successfully audit any previously completed respiratory therapy course or
module to review skills or knowledge related to professional practices. Such action will be relative to the length of time
the student is out of the program and previous course grade. Successful audit involves attendance in class, taking exams,
completing laboratory exercises, and completion of clinical performance evaluations.
6. Space is available in the program.
7. The student's readmission is approved by program faculty and the Program Director.
8. Students may re-enter the program one time only.
9. Students may not be readmitted to the program if previous dismissal was disciplinary in nature or related to an
infraction of RCC, clinical affiliate, or program policies.
10 .The student's cumulative GPA is 2.5 or better.
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Prior Math and Biology Courses
In order to receive credit, curriculum math and biolog}' courses (BIO 168, BIO 169, MAT 115, or equivalents) that have
been taken previously must have been completed with a "C" or better within seven calendar years of the start of the
program.
Tratisfer Applicants
1. Transfer into the Respiratory Therapy Program, when space is available, is limited to applicants who:
a. meet the Rockingham Community' College and program admission requirements,
b. have enrolled in a respiratory therapy program in another instimtion, and
c. have left or will leave another respiratory therapy program in good standing documented by the previous program
director.
2. Courses from technical institutes, colleges, and universities may be accepted if a grade of "C" has been achieved and
if the courses are comparable to those offered at RCC.
3. Respiratory Therapy courses completed wiU be evaluated and transfer credit determined by the Program Director.
Based on the evaluation of transfer credit, the program of smdy will be determined by the Program Director. »^S
Other transfer applicants to the Respiratory Therapy Program may transfer to the coUege and then proceed through the ^^
regular admission process for entry into the Respiratory Therapy Program. ^*j
Performance Standards §
Individuals enroUed in the Respiratory Therapy Program are expected to be able to perform certain activities to maintain &,
standards of safet)'. The Respiratory Therapy student must possess the following skills: ©
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variet}' of social, economic, g
emotional, culmral, and intellectual backgrounds. Jj
Example. Abilit\- to establish relationship with patients and peers. Jg
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to verbaUy convey information to a wide variet)' of individuals * j»
using good language skills, as well as the abUit)' to transmit information through written communication modalities. •»
Examples-. Perform patient teaching, write progress notes, interpret physician's orders, provide verbal reports to staff, Cj
record patient responses to treatments, consult with patients, family members, or physicians.
• Physical abilities sufficient to walk about the clinical site at a brisk pace, move moderately heavy equipment on wheels,
lift boxes of supplies, and maneuver in small spaces.
Examples: Retrieve equipment, walk from one floor to another using stairs, and remove a box of supplies from a storage
closet.
• Dexterity and strength sufficient to manipulate equipment and assist patients with physical limitations.
Examples: Adjust ventilator settings, perform arterial puncture, calibrate equipment, transfer or position patients, and
administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Hearing abiMt)' sufficient to monitor and assess patient care and safet}- needs.
Examples: Listen to breath sounds, hear a cry for help, and determine blood pressure results.
• Vision sufficient for observation and assessment of the patient, environment, and equipment.
Examples: Observe patient response to treatment, detect changes in skin color, and read a manometer on a mechanical
ventilator.
• Tactile ability or sense of touch sufficient to perform a physical assessment and detect movement.
Exanrples: Detect a pulse, palpate body sites, and determine skin temperature.
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Surgical Technology (D45740)
Diploma
The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room
and to function as a member of the surgical team.
Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to
prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare patients for surgery; and assist surgeons
during operations.
Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/emergency departments, inpatient/ outpatient surgery centers, dialysis
units /facilities, physicians' offices, and central supply processing units.
Students of Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited programs are
,„^ required to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board on Certification in Surgical Technology
>J and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within a four week period prior to or after graduation.
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c«) Individuals who are interested in the program must obtain a Surgical Technology Admission Information packet from the Student
Development Division. Applicants must also meet with the Surgical Technology Program Director. Once an applicant has
completed all requirements noted on the check sheet, he/she must meet with a counselor in Student Development to verify.
^ complete and submit the Review Form.
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Applicants must submit the Rei'iew Form by the assigned deadline in order to be considered for the fall 2013 class.
<^ Incomplete Review Forms, or forms submitted after the deadline, will not be considered unless space remains available,
jg Applicants who are reviewed and found ineligible for consideration must submit a new Review Form and required
documentation for the fall 2014 class.
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Related courses that are part of the surgical technology curriculum may be taken before the curriculum sequence listed
in the catalog and before acceptance to the program is granted. However, courses must be completed with a grade of "C"
or better and not adversely affect the required cumulative GPA of 2.0. A student must not fall behind the sequence of
the curriculum plan stated in the catalog. Once accepted to the program, a student who receives a "D" or "F" grade in
any Surgical Technology curriculum course will fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan and no longer be eligible
for continuation in the program.
The following are required after notification of acceptance into the program:
1. Submit completed health history, immunization, and physical exam form.
2. Send letter of intent to accept place in the program to Student Development Office and to Program Director.
3. Attend program orientation and sign all required documentation.:
4. Submit completed medical forms with required immunizations to include tetanus, poUo, and Hepatitis B (series may be
completed or in process) TB screening, rubella vaccination or positive rubella titer, and variceUa vaccination or positive
titer.
5. Any student without completed documents by deadlines in written correspondence wiU not be eligible for entry and an
alternate will be invited to enter in that student's place.
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6. Once admitted into the Surgical Technology Program, drug testing and a criminal background check will be required
before a student is allowed to participate in clinical activities. Clinical affiliates may deny a student access to their facilities
based on the finding of the criminal record check or drug screen, and the student may be dismissed from the program
for failure to progress. Drug screening and criminal background check policies will be reviewed at the program
orientation.
Prior Biology Courses
In order to receive credit, curriculum biology courses (BIO 163 and BIO 175 or equivalents) that have been taken
previously must have been completed with a "C" or better within seven calendar years of the start date of the program.
Transfer Applicants
1. Transfer into the Surgical Technology program, when space is available, is limited to applicants who:
a. Meet the Rockingham Community- College admissions requirements
b. Have been enroUed in a Surgical Technology program in another institution
c. Have left or will leave another Surgical Technology program in good standing ^>^
2. Courses from technical institutes, colleges, and universities will be accepted if a grade of "C" or above has been jg
achieved and if the courses are comparable to those offered at RCC. Q/^
3. Surgical Technology courses completed wiU be evaluated and transfer credit determined bv the Surgical Technology S»^
Program Director. Based on the evaluation of transfer credit, the program of study wUl be determined by the program ,-
facult)' members.
4. Other transfer applicants to the Surgical Technology program may transfer to the college and then proceed through
|- the regular admission process for entry into the Surgical Technology program.
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Dismissal Criteria
1. Academic Dismissal — The Surgical Technology smdent must meet the academic standards of the college.
In addition, the following academic standards are required:
a. A-Iinimum grade of "C" or better in all Surgical Technology Program curnculum courses.
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Performance Standards
Individuals enrolled in the Surgical Technology Program are expected to be able to perform certain activities to maintain jg
standards of safet}' and execute assigned duties. The surgical technology smdent must possess the following skills or «g
abilities to maintain satisfactory progression in the program. ••!»
Interpersonal skills: sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety' of social, economic, r>
emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.
Written and oral communication skills: sufficient to verbaUy convey information to a wide variet}' of individuals using
good language skiUs, as weU as the abiUt)' to transmit information through written communication modalities.
Physical abilities: sufficient to walk about the clinical site at a brisk pace, stand for extended periods of time, lift boxes
! of supplies, and maneuver in small places.
Dexterity and strength: sufficient to manipulate equipment and assist patients with physical limitations.
Hearing: sufficient to monitor and assess patient care and safety needs.
Vision: sutficient for observation and assessment of the patient, environment, and equipment.
Tactile ability or sense of touch: sufficient to perform physical assessment, manipulate surgical instruments or
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b. Lab experiences are graded satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). More specific performance requirements
are listed in each course syllabus. The student will not be able to progress unless a satisfactory grade is attained
in the lab regardless of the theory grade.
c. The student must not fall behind the sequence of the curriculum plan for SUR or BIO courses as outlined in the
college catalog.
d. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater is required as part of the admissions criteria and must be maintained
throughout the program. Any student who fails to maintain a 2.0 GPA will be dismissed from the program.
2. Nonacademdc Dismissal — Students enrolled in the Surgical Technology Program may be dismissed for non-academic
reasons. Students should refer to the college catalog, student handbook, or Surgical Technology Handbook for Students
in the Surgical Technology Program given to each student during the Surgical Technology orientation session for specific
reasons relative to non-academic dismissal.
Readmission
^>^ Because of the content and organization of the program of study, withdrawal and academic dismissal should be avoided.
<« However, should withdrawal or academic dismissal become necessary, readmission will be allowed one time only. Students
(Ji may be readmitted if they meet all standards for Surgical Technology student admission, and the readmission is approved
S««»j by the Surgical Technology faculty.
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Prior to readmission to the Surgical Technology Program, students may be required to audit or repeat any or all surgical
technology courses completed while they were enrolled in the program. Successful audit involves attendance in class,
^ taking quizzes, tests, and exams, attending required labs, completion of the skills by the designated date, and attainment
j^ of a mdnimum average grade of "C" or satisfactory in class/lab and clinical work. Smdents may not be readmitted to the
^ program if previous dismissal was disciplinary in namre or related to an infraction of RCC clinical affiliate or program
<^ policies..
^^ Fall Semester
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ENG 111 Expository Writing
BIO 163 Basic Anat & Physiology
rj SUR 110 Intro to Surg Tech
SUR 1 1 1 Perioperative Patient Care
Spring Semester
BIO 1 75 General Microbiology
SUR 122 Surgical Procedures I
SUR 123 SUR Clinical Practice I
Summer
SUR 134 Surgical Procedures II
SUR 135 SUR CUnical Practice II
SUR 137 Prof Success Prep
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 44
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The Surgical Technology student should be prepared to incur additional expenses. Along with tuition, acti\'ity fees, and
books, these include: (estimated)
*CPR Certitication $4
Medical exam $100
Hepatitis B Immunization $150-200
*Drug Screen $75 (fall semester only)
Malpractice insurance $16
Uniform $100
AST Membership $45
Pin (optional) $25-100 (depending on student choice) *
Criminal Background Check $26-40 (fall semester only)
Certification exam $240
*Subject to change
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Welding Technology
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications
essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading,
metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed
through classroom training and practical application.
Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking
industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, qualit)' control, supervision, and welding-
related self-employment.
Students enrolling in this program must purchase student accident insurance.
Welding Technology (C50420)
Certificate
(Not eligible for Tide IV financial aid funds.)
I
Fall Semester
WLD 112 Basic Welding Processes
WLD 141 Symbols & Specifications
Spring Semester
WLD 115 SMAW (stick) Plate
Summer Semester
WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
Contact Hours Credit
4 2
4 3
11
Welding Technology Pathway (C50420WP)
Certificate
Fall Semester
WLD 1 12 Basic Welding Processes 4
WLD 141 Symbols & Specifications 4
Spring Semester
WLD 115 SNL\W (stick) Plate
Fall Semester
WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
Spring Semester
WTD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 18
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General Education Core for Technologies
Humanities Electives
ART
ART 1 1 1 Art Appreciation
ART 114 Art Histor)' Survey I
ART 115 Art History Survey II
ENGLISH
ENG 131 Intro to Literature
ENG 231 American Literature I
ENG 232 American Literature II
ENG 261 World Literature I
ENG 262 World Literature II
HUMANITIES
HUM 1 1 0 Technology & Society
HUM 115 Cntical Thinking
HUM 120 Cultural Studies
HUM 1 22 Southern Culture
HL'M 1 50 American XXbmen's Studies
MUSIC
MUS 110 Music Appreciation
PHILOSOPHY
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues
PHI 240 Intro to Ethics
RELIGION
REL 110 World Religions
REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament
Social Science Electives
ANTHROPOLOGY
ANT 210 General Anthropology
ANT 240 Archaeology
ECONOMICS
ECO 251 Pnnciples of Microeconomics
ECO 252 Pnnciples of Macroeconomics
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Lab
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GEO 1 1 1 World Regional Geography
HISTORY
HIS
111
HIS
112
HIS
121
HIS
122
HIS
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HIS
132
World Civilizations I
World Civilizations II
Western Civilizations I
Western Civilizations II
American History I
American History II
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
POL 120 American Government
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PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 1 50 General Psychology
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology
PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology
SOCIOLOGY
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family
3
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Science Electives
BIOLOGY
BIO no Principles of Biology
BIO 140 Environmental Biology
BIO 140A Environment Biology Lab
BIO 111 General Biology I
BIO 112 General Biology II
CHEMISTRY
CHM 131 Intro to Chemistry
CHM 131A Intro to Chemistry Lab
CHM 132 Organ & Biochemistry
CHM 151 General Chemistry I
CHM 1 52 General Chemistry II
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PHYSICS
PHY 110
Conceptual Physics
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PHY llOA
Conceptual Physics Lab
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PHY 131
Physics-Mechanics
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PHY 151
College Physics I
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PHY 152
College Physics II
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PHY 251
General Physics I
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PHY 252
General Physics II
Mathematics Electives
MAT 115 Mathematical Models
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I
MAT 140 Survey of Math
MAT 140A Survey of Mathematics Lab
MAT 151 Statistics I
MAT 151 A Statistics I Lab
MAT 161 College Algebra
MAT 161 A CoUege Algebra Lab
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry
MAT 172A Precalculus Trig Lab
MAT 175 Precalculus
MAT 175A Precalculus Lab
MAT 263 Brief Calculus
MAT 271 Calculus I
MAT 272 Calculus II
MAT 273 Calculus III
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College Transfer Programs of Study
College Transfer (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Fine Arts)
The Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) Programs are part of tlie
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) which addresses the transfer of students between the 58 communit^' colleges
in the North Carolina Communir\' College System and all 16 Universit}' of North Carolina (UNC) colleges and universities.
The CAA enables North Carolina Community- College graduates of a two-year Associate in Arts or Associate in Science
Degree Program who are admitted to constituent institutions of the Universit\' of North Carolina to transfer with junior
status.
The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) Degree is designed to prepare students to transfer to a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Program at a senior college or universitv Upon completion, students with an AFA should be able to present a portfolio
of work that is strong enough to allow them to continue their work as juniors and begin an area of concentration at the
senior transfer institution to which they have been admitted. Upon admission, an AFA graduate who satisfactorily
completed with a grade of "C" or better all courses that are designated for college transfer (general education, elective, or
pre-major) wUl receive credit for those courses. The receiving institution will determine whether the course will count as
general education, major, or elective credit.
The CAA is also endorsed bv many independent colleges and universities. The CAA does not guarantee admission to a
university; admission to a university does not constitute admission to a professional school or a specific program. The
College Transfer Program offers courses in such areas as social science, English, humanities, natural science, physical
education and mathematics. These freshman and sophomore level courses introduce the student to areas of study that
develop breadth of outiook and contribute to the student's balanced development. This training is complementary to, but
different in emphasis from, the specialized training one receives for a job, a profession, or a major in a particular field of
study.
Transfer to a University
General Education Core
The courses in the College Transfer Program include a 44 semester-hour General Education Core and 20 additional
semester hours. A transfer student who completes the 44 semester-hour requirements of the General Education Core of |^
the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree at Rockingham Communit\' College will not be required to take ^+^
other general education classes at a UNC institution or private college even if the student's 44 semester-hour credit core 8
does not completely match those of the receiving instimtion. However, students should be aware that some universities ►!>,
and coUeges have graduation requirements that transfer students must satisfj'; these include physical education and foreign
language. feO
To be eligible for inclusion in this policy, a student must have an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale r>
at the time of transfer and a grade of "C" or better on all General Education Core courses. Smdents who do not complete
the 44 semester-hour General Education Core as stated in the CAA will have to complete the specific general education
requirements of the college or universit}' to which they transfer. The transcripts of these students wlU be evaluated on a !
course-by-course basis by the receiving institution.
RCC ad\'isors cannot be responsible for university- degree requirements based on the transfer student's universiU' catalog
since the catalog will not be published until after the smdent graduates from RCC. The CAA between the NC Communit)'
College System and the UniversiU' of North Carolina, including pre-major agreements, general education and elective course
lists, and basic transfer policies can be located at www.northcaroUna.edu/aa/articulation/index.htm
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Transfer Assured Admissions Policy (TAAP)
The CAA addresses die admission of community coUege graduates to UNC institutions and transfer of credits between
institutions within the North Carolina Community College System and institutions within The University of North
Carolina. The CAA assures admission to one of the 1 6 UNC institutions with the following stipulations:
• Admission is not assured to a specific campus, specific program, or major.
• Students must have graduated from a North Carolina community coUege with an Associate in Arts or Associate in
Science Degree.
• Students must meet all requirements of the CAA.
• Students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by the coUege from which they
graduated, and a grade of "C" or better in all CAA courses.
• Students must be academically eligible for re-admission to the last institution attended.
• Students must meet judicial requirements of the institution to which they apply.
• Students must meet all application requirements at the receiving institution including the submission of aU required
documentation by stated deadlines.
If a student is denied admission to a UNC institution, then he or she will receive a letter from that institution directing
the student to the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website. At the CFNC website (CFNC.org), the smdent
wiU be presented with the conditions of the TAAP (specified above), and if these conditions are met, the student will be
given information regarding space availability and contacts within the UNC system. The student should contact those
institutions to get specific information about admissions and available majors.
If the previous steps do not result in admission to a UNC institution, then the smdent should contact the CFNC Resource
Center at 1-866-866-CFNC.
Transfer of Courses Not Originating at North Carolina Community Colleges
Transfer credit for courses that originate at a UNC institution or independent college or university that is part of the
CAA is acceptable as part of a student's successfully completed General Education Core or Associate in Arts or Associate
in Science program under the CAA. Transfer courses that do not originate at a NC community coUege may be used under
the CAA with aU of the foUowing stipulations:
• Courses must be from a regionaUy accredited (e.g., SACS) institution of higher education; and
• Courses must meet general education requirements; and
• Courses may total no more than 14 semester hours of credit of the General Education Core.
• For courses not originating at a NC community coUege, if the courses are used to complete the AA or AS or the 44-
hour General Education Core, the courses wiU be taken as a complete package.
Advanced Placement course credits are acceptable as part of a student's successfuUy completed General Education Core
under the CAA. Students who receive AP course credit at a community coUege but do not complete the General Education
Core wiU be awarded AP credit on the basis of the receiving institution's AP poUcy.
Transferred-in courses from institutions other than North CaroUna community coUeges are not part of this agreement.
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Associate in Arts (AlOlOO)
Semester Hours: 64
The Associate in Arts degree is intended for students interested in pursuing a four-vear degree in one of the liberal arts
disciplines or at a professional school that requires a strong liberal arts background. This program is also recommended
for students who are unsure of their academic major as it provades a diversified foundation of courses. Students who
complete the Associate in Arts Degree will be treated as juniors at any of the UNC institutions to which they are admitted.
Students who plan to complete the Associate in Arts Degree should meet with their advisor to discuss courses that mav
transfer to four-vear institutions to pursue majors in:
Anthropology
Art Education
Business Administration, Accounting,
Economics, Finance & Marketing
Business Education and Marketing
Education
Communication/Communication Studies
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Elementary Education
English
English Education
Geography
Health Education
Historj-
Information Systems
Liberal Studies
Mass Communications /Journalism
Middle Grades Education
Nursing
Social Science Secondary Education
Social Work
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Physical Education ^ig*
Political Science g»
Psvchologv ^
Sociology J^
Special Education j.^
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Associate in Arts Degree Requirements:
General Education Core: 44 SHC
English Composition (6 SHC)
ENG111,ENG113
V
Humanities/Fine Arts (12 SHC)
COM 231 (required)
Select one course from the following:
ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 261, ENG 262
Select two courses from the following areas:
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, COM 120, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120,
HUM 122, HUM 150, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, SPA 211,
SPA 212
Social/Behavioral Sciences (12 SHC)
Select four courses from at least three discipline areas. At least one course must be a history course.
ANT 210, ANT 240, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, POL
120, PSY 150, PSY 241, PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213
Natural Sciences (8 SHC)
Select two courses, including accompanying laboratory work, from among the following courses:
BIO 110, BIO 111,BI0 112, BIO 140 & 140A, CHM131 & 13IA, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM152, PHY 110 &
PH Y 1 1 OA, PHY 151, PHY 152, PHY 25 1 , PHY 252
Mathematics (6 SHC)
Select at least one course from the foOowing courses: MAT 161, MAT 175, MAT 263, MAT 271.
The second course may be from the above list or from: CIS 110, MAT 140, MAT 151, MAT 272
5^ Other Required Hours: 20 SHC
Physical Education and Health (4 SHC)
b^ Choose four PED activity courses, or two PED activity courses and one HEA course or two PED activity courses and
J^
PED 165. PED 110, although a 2-credit course, counts as one activit}' course.
ACA 122 (1 SHC) This course should be taken within 15 and 30 hours of the smdent's curriculum.
Electives (15 SHC)
Select from any of the courses listed in the College Transfer list of electives that have not already been used to meet a
graduation requirement.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 64
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General Education Core Diploma in Arts (D 10 100)
The General Education Core Diploma in Arts is intended for students interested in pursuing a four-vear degree in one
of the liberal arts disciplines or at a professional school that requires a strong liberal arts background.
The diploma is recommended for students planning to transfer prior to completion of the Associate in Arts degree. A
student who completes the 44-semester hour requirements of the General Education Core Diploma will not be required
to take other general education classes at a UNC institution or some private colleges even if the student's 44 semester
credit hour core does not completely match those of the receiving institution.
General Education Core Diploma in Arts Requirements:
See the General Education Core for the Associate in Arts Degree.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 44
Associate in Science (A10400)
Semester Hours: 64
The Associate in Science degree is intended for students interested in pursuing a four-year degree in natural science,
mathematics, or engineering. Students planning to pursue careers in medicine, pharmac\', and dentistry may choose the
Associate in Science degree. Students who complete the degree will be treated as juniors at any of the UNC institutions
to which they are admitted.
Students who plan to complete the Associate in Science degree should meet with their adxasor to discuss courses that
may transfer to four-year institutions to pursue majors in:
Biology & Biology Education
Chemistry & Chemistry Education
Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Associate in Science Degree Requirementis
General Education Core: 44 SHC
4
English Composition (6 SHC) S
ENGlll andENG113 '^
So
Humanities/Fine Arts (9 SHC) •«>»
Select one course from the following: ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 261, ENG 262
Select two courses from two discipline areas:
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, COM 120, COM 231, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 122, HUM 150,
MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, SPA 111, SPA 112, SPA 211, SPA 212
Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 SHC) - Select courses from three discipline areas.
Select one history course from: HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132
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Select two courses from two discipline areas: ANT 210, ANT 240, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, POL 120,
PSY150,SOC210,SOC213
Natural Sciences (8 SHC): A two-course sequence from the following general biology, general chemistry, or general
physics courses is required:B10 111 & BIO 112, or CHM 151 & CHM 152, or PHY 151 & PHY 152, or PHY 251 &
PHY 252
Mathematics (6 SHC minimum):
Select two courses from: MAT 151, MAT 175, MAT 263, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273 :;;■■,, >
Additional Hours (6 SHC):
Six additional semester hour credits must be selected the following: '/ ■
BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 140, BIO 140A CHM 131, CHM 131A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152,
MAT 151, MAT 175, MAT 263, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273, PHY 110, PHY 1 lOA, PHY 151, PHY 152, ' . .'
PHY 251, PHY 252
Other Required Hours: 20 SHC
ACA 122 (1 SHC)
This course should be taken within 1 5 and 30 hours of student's curriculum.
Physical Education/Health (3 SHC)
Choose three PED activit}' courses; or one PED activity course and one HEA course; or one PED activity course and
PED 165. PED 110, although a 2-credit course, counts as one activity course.
A minimum of 14 semester hours of college transfer elective courses in MAT, PHY, BIO, or CHM is required. The
remaining 2 semester hours may be selected from general education, pre-major, or elective courses.
Elective (2 SHC)
Select from any of the courses listed in the College Transfer list of electives that has not already been used to meet a
graduation requirement.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 64
"^^ General Education Core Diploma in Science (D10400)
^ The General Education Core Diploma in Science is intended for students interested in pursuing a four-year degree in
!^ natural science, mathematics, or engineering. The diploma is recommended for students planning to transfer prior to
r^ completion of the Associate in Science degree. A student who completes the 44 semester hour requirements of the
General Education Core Diploma wiU not be required to take other general education classes at a UNC institution or some
private colleges even if the student's 44-semester credit hour core does not completely match those of the receiving
institution.
General Education Core Diploma in Science Requirements:
See the General Education Core for the Associate in Science Degree.
Semester Hours: 44
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Associate in Fine Arts (A10200)
Semester Hours: 64
The Associate in Fine Arts degree is recommended for students who plan to transfer to senior colleges or universities to
continue study in areas leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Art Education. The
program has a concentration in the studio arts which includes courses in 2 and 3 dimensional design, drawing, painting,
sculpture, ceramics, and computer art.
Associate in Fine Arts Degree Requirements
General Education Core: 28 SHC
Composition/Communications (6 SHC)
ENG111,ENG 113
Humanities/ Fine Arts (6 SHC)
COM 231
Select one course from the following: ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 261, ENG 262
Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 SHC)
Select three courses from at least three discipline areas. At least one course must be a history course.
ANT 210, ANT 240, ECO 251, ECO 252, GEO 111, HIS 112, HIS 122, POL 120, PSY 150, PSY 241, PSY 281,
SOC 210, SOC 213
Natural Sciences (4 SHC)
Select one course, including accompanying laboratory work, from among the following courses: BIO 1 10,
BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 140 & 140A, CHM 131 & 131A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152, PHY 110, PHY 1 lOA,
PHY 151, PHY 152, PHY 251, PHY 252
Mathematics (3 SHC)
Select one course from the following courses: MAT 161, MAT 175, MAT 263, MAT 271
Art Elective (3 SHC)
Select one course fro
ART 286, ART 288, ART 289
Elective (2 SHC)
Select from any of the courses in the College Transfer list of electives that has not been used to meet a graduation
requirement.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 64
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Other Required Hours — 36 SHC
Major: (31 SHC) ^.fij^
ART 114, ART 115, ART 121, ART 122, ART 131, ART 135, ART 171, ART 214, ART 240, ART 281, ART 283 ^
Select one course from the following courses: ART 1 32, ART 235, ART 241 , ART 264, ART 282, ART 284, ART 285, §*«
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College Transfer Electives
Academic Related
AC A 122
Accounting
ACC120,ACC121
Anthropology . 13'
ANT 210, ANT 240
Art
ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, ART 121, ART 122, ART 131, ART 132, ART 135, ART 171, ART 214, ART 235,
ART 240, ART 241, /lRT 264, ART 281, ART 282, ART 283, ART 284, ART 285, ART 286, ART 288, ART 289
Biology
BIO 1 1 0, BIO 1 1 1 , BIO 1 1 2, BIO 1 40, BIO 1 40A, BIO 1 63, BIO 168, BIO 1 69, BIO 1 75
Business
BUS 110, BUS 115, BUS 137
Chemistry
CHM 131, CHM 131A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152, CHM 251, CHM 252, CHM 263
Information Systems
CIS 110, CIS 115
Communication
COM 120, COM 150, COM 231
^ Criminal Justice
^ CJC111,CJC121,CJC141
^ Economics
ECO 251, ECO 252
J^ Education ~
r^ EDU 216
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Engineering
EGR150
English
ENG 1 14, ENG 125, ENG 131, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 253, ENG 261, ENG 262
Geography
GEO 111
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Health
HEA110,HEA112
History
HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 131, HIS 132, HIS 162, HIS 221, HIS 226, HIS 236
Humanities
HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 122, HUM 150
Mathematics
MAT 140, MAT 140A, MAT 151, MAT 151A, MAT 161, MAT 161A, MAT 172, MAT 172A, MAT 175, IvIAT 175A,
MAT 263, MAT 263 A, MAT 271 , MAT 272, MAT 273
Music
MUSllO
Physical Education
PED 110, PED 111,PED 112, PED 113, PED 115, PED 117, PED 119, PED 120, PED 121, PED 122, PED 123,
PED 125, PED 128, PED 130, PED 137, PED 139, PED 142, PED 143, PED 144, PED 145, PED 147, PED 150,
PED 152, PED 154, PED 155, PED 165, PED 210, PED 211
Philosophy
PHI 215, PHI 240
Physics
PHY 110, PHY llOA, PHY 151, PHY 152, PHY 251, PHY 252
Pohtical Science
POL 120
Psychology
PSY 150, PSY 231, PSY 241, PSY 281
Religion ^
RELllO, REL211 m
Sociology ^
SOC 210, SOC 213 §0
Spanish
SPA 111, SPA 112, SPA 161, SPA 211, SPA 212
College Transfer Graduation Note: It is the policy of the College that at least 25 percent of the Semester Credit
Hours required for graduation be taken at RCC. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required for graduation in your program
of study.
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Course Descriptions
The following is a complete alphabetical listing of courses offered by Rockingham Community College. Courses numbered
050-099 are developmental courses. The numbers 100-109 and 200-209 are assigned to courses approved only at the
certificate and diploma level. These courses should not be included in associate degree programs. The numbers 110-199
and 210-299 are assignee
and diploma programs.
lnA 050-099 are developmental courses. The numbers 100-109 and 200-209 are assigned to courses approved only at the
'J and 210-299 are assigned to courses approved at the associate degree level. These courses may also be included in certificate
^ In the course description, following the course and tide, appears a code (0-0-0) which is interpreted as follows: first number
S equals number of lecture hours; second number equals the number of laboratory/cUnical hours/work experience; third
Cj number equals the semester credit hours. ' ■ -
ACADEMIC RELATED Class Lab Credit
ACA115 Success & Study Skills 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course provides an orientation to the campus resources and academic sldUs necessary to achieve educational objectives. Emphasis
is placed on an exploration of facilities and services, study skills, Library skills, self-assessment, wellness, goal-setting, and critical
thinking. Upon completion, students should be able to manage their learning experiences to successfully meet educational goals.
ACA122 College Transfer Success 1 0 1
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course provides information and strategies necessary to develop clear academic and professional goals beyond the community
college experience. Topics include the CAA, college culture, career exploration, gathering information on senior institutions, strategic
planning, critical thinking, and communications skills for a successful academic transition. Upon completion, students should be able
to develop an academic plan to transition successfully to senior institutions. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Students should take this course between
15 and 30 hours of their curriculum at this instimtion.
ACCOUNTING Class Lab Credit
ACC lis College Accounting 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 060
Corequisites: RED 090
This course introduces basic accounting principles for a business. Topics include the complete accounting cycle with end-of-period
statements, bank reconciliation, payrolls, and petty cash. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding
of accounting principles and apply those skiUs to a business organization.
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Acct 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 060
Corequisites: RED 090
This course introduces business decision-making accounting information systems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, summarizing,
reporting, and interpreting financial information. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare financial statements, understand
the role of financial information in decision-making and address ethical considerations. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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ACC 121 Prin of Managerial Acct 3 2 4
Prerequisites: ACC 120 ^
Corequisites: 5J
This course includes a greater emphasis on managerial and cost accounting skills. Emphasis is placed on managerial accounting ,§
concepts for external and internal analysis, reporting and decision-maidng. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and J^
interpret transactions relating to managerial concepts including product-costing systems. This course has been approved to satisfy' the •<!p
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. ^
ACC 129 Individual Income Taxes 2 2 3 (^
Prerequisites: MAT 060 ^
Corequisites: RED 090 ^
This course introduces the relevant laws governing individual income taxation. Topics include tax law, electronic research and !g
methodologies, and the use of technology for preparation of individual tax returns. Upon completion, students should be able to ^O
analyze basic tax scenarios, research applicable tax law, and complete various individual tax forms.
ACC 140 Payroll Accounting 12 2
Prerequisites: ACC 115 or ACC 120
Corequisites:
This course covers federal and state laws pertaining to wages, payroll taxes, payroll tax forms, and journal and general ledger transactions.
Emphasis is placed on computing wages; calculating social security, income, and unemployment taxes; preparing appropriate payroll
tax forms; and journalizing/posting transactions. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze data, make appropriate
computations, complete forms, and prepare accounting entries using appropriate technology.
ACC 150 Acct Software AppI 12 2
Prerequisites: ACC 115 or ACC 120
Corequisites:
This course introduces micrtjcomputer applications related to accounting systems. Topics include general ledger, accounts receivable,
accounts payable, inventory, payroll, and correcting, adjusting, and closing entries. Upon completion, students should be able to use
a computer accounting package to solve accounting problems.
ACC 220 Intermediate Accounting I 3 2 4
Prerequisites: ACC 121
Corequisites:
This course is a continuation of the study of accounting principles with in-depth coverage of theoretical concepts and financial
statements. Topics include generaU\' accepted accounting principles and an extensive analyses of financial statements. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate competence in the conceptual framework underlying financial accounting, including the
application of financial standards.
ACC 221 Intermediate Acct II 3 2 4
Prerequisites: ACC 220
Corequisites:
This course is a continuation of ACC 220. Emphasis is placed on special problems which may include leases, bonds, investments, ratio
analyses, present value applicauons, accounting changes, and corrections. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
an understanding of the principles involved and display an analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
ACC 225 Cost Accounting 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ACC 121
Corequisites:
This course introduces the nature and purposes of cost accounting as an information system for planning and control. Topics include
direct materials, direct labor, factory overhead, process, job order, and standard cost systems. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate an understanding of die principles involved and display an analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.
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AGRICULTURE
M AGR 139 Intro to Sustainable Agriculture 3 0 3
^ Prerequisites:
+.4 Corequisites:
."^ This course wiU provide students with a clear perspective on the principles, history and practices of sustainable agriculture in our local
^ and global communities. Students wUl be introduced to the economic, environmental and social impacts of agriculture. Upon
<*j completion, students will be able to identify the principles of sustainable agriculture as they relate to basic production practices.
^ AGR 263 Vegetable Production 2 2 3
^ Prerequisites:
2l Corequisites:
^ This course includes a study of vegetable crop production practices. Topics include variet}' selection, production methods, fertility
vj management, insect and disease control, and harvesting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of
vegetable crop production.
AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND REFRIGERATION
Class Lab Credit
AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration 2 6 5
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the basic refrigeration process used in mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Topics include
terminology, safet}', and identification and function of components; refrigeration cycle; and tools and instrumentation used in
mechanical refrigeration S)'Stems. Upon completion, students should be able to identif}' refrigeration systems and components, explain
the refrigeration process, and use the tools and instrumentation of the trade.
AHR 111 HVACR Electricity 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces electriciU' as it applies to HVACR equipment. Emphasis is placed on power sources, interaction of electrical
components, wiring of simple circuits, and the use of electrical test equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate good wiring practices and the abUirv to read simple wiring diagrams.
AHR 112 Heating Technology 2 4 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the fundamentals of heating including oil, gas, and electric heating systems. Topics include safety, tools and
instrumentation, system operating characteristics, installation techniques, efficiency testing, electrical power, and control systems.
Upon completion, students should be able to explain the basic oil, gas, and electrical heating systems and describe the major
components of a heating system.
AHR 113 Comfort Cooling 2 4 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the installation procedures, system operations, and maintenance of residential and light commercial comfort cooling
systems. Topics include terminology, component operation, and testing and repair of equipment used to control and produce assured
comfort levels. Upon completion, students should be able to use psychometrics, manufacturer specifications, and test instruments to
determine proper system operation.
AHR 114 Heat Pump Technology 2 4 4
Prerequisites: AHR 110 or AHR 113
Corequisites:
This course covers the principles of air source and water source heat pumps. Emphasis is placed on safet)', modes of operation,
defrost systems, refrigerant charging, and system performance. Upon completion, smdents should be able to understand and analyze
system performance and perform routine service procedures. Diploma students wiU be required to complete a field test to exit this
course.
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AHR 115 Refrigeration Systems 13 2
Prerequisites: AHR 110 ^
Corequisites: ^
This course introduces refrigeration systems and applications. Topics include defrost methods, safet\' and operational control, .^
refrigerant piping, refrigerant recovery and charging, and leak testing. Upon completion, students should be able to assist in installing J*
and testing refrigeration systems and perform simple repairs. 'S?^
AHR 120 HVACR Maintenance 13 2 ^
Prerequisites: (^
Corequisites: r.
This course introduces the basic principles of industrial air conditioning and heating systems. Emphasis is placed on preventive S
maintenance procedures for heating and cooling equipment and related components. Upon completion, students should be able to J§
perform routine preventive maintenance tasks, maintain records, and assist in routine equipment repairs. j.©
AHR 151 HVAC Duct Systems I 13 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the techniques used to lay out and fabricate duct work commonly found in H\'AC systems. Emphasis is placed
on the skills required to fabricate duct work. Upon completion, students should be able to lay out and fabricate simple duct work.
AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification 10 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the requirements for the EPA certification examinations. Topics include small appliances, high pressure systems,
and low pressure systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of refrigerants and be prepared for
the EPA certification examinations.
AHR 210 Residential Building Code 12 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the residential building codes that are applicable to the design and installation of HVAC systems. Topics include
current residential codes as applied to HVAC design, ser\ace, and installation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
the correct usage of residential building codes that apply to specific areas of the HVAC trade.
AHR 211 Residential System Design 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the pnnciples and concepts of conventional residential heating and cooling system design. Topics include
heating and cooling load estimating, basic psychometrics, equipment selection, duct system selection, and system design. Upon
completion, students should be able to design a basic residential heating and cooling system.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Class Lab Credit
ALT 120 Renewable Energy Technology 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: ELC 114
This course pro\'ides an introduction to multiple technologies that allow for the production and conservation of energ\- from renewable
sources. Topics include hydro-electric, wind power, passive and active solar energ)', tidal energy, appropriate building techniques, and
energy conservation methods. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of renewable energy
production and its impact on humans and their environment.
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ANTHROPOLOGY \
Class Lab Credit j
^ ANT 210 General Anthropology 3 0 3 '
O Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
i>4 Corequisites:
.■Qs This course introduces the physical, archaeological, linguistic, and ethnological fields of anthropology. Topics include human origins,
^ genetic variations, archaeology, linguistics, primatology, and contemporary cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to
«»j demonstrate an understanding of the four major fields of anthropology. This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive
^ Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
^ ANT 240 Archaeology 3 0 3
^ Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
^ Corequisites:
^ This course introduces the scientific study of the unwritten record of the human past. Emphasis is placed on the process of human
cultural evolution as revealed through archaeological methods of excavation and interpretation. Upon completion, students should
be able to demonstrate an understanding of how archaeologists reconstruct the past and describe the variety of past human cultures, j
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in
social/behavioral sciences.
ART
Class Lab Credit
ART 111 Art Appreciation 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces the origins and historical development of art. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of design principles to
various art forms including but not limited to sculpmre, painting, and architecture. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify and analyze a variety of artistic styles, periods, and media. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
ART 114 Art History Survey I 3 0 3 I
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course covers the development of art forms from ancient times to the Renaissance. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology,
design, and stjde. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective
of human social development. This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education
core requirement in humanities /fine arts.
ART 115 Art History Survey II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course covers the development of art forms from die Renaissance to the present. Emphasis is placed on content, terminology,
design, and st)'le. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an historical understanding of art as a product reflective
of human social development. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education
core requirement in humanities/ fme arts.
ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design 0 6 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the elements and principles of design as applied to two-dimensional art. Emphasis is placed on the strucmral
elements, the principles of visual organization, and the theories of color mixing and interaction. Upon completion, smdents should
be able to understand and use critical and analytical approaches as they apply to two-dimensional visual art. Additional supplies at a
cost of approximately $150 will be needed to successfully complete required projects for this course. This course has been approved
to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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ART 122 Three Dimensional Design 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ^
Corequisites: §*
This course introduces basic studio problems in three-dimensional visual design. Emphasis is placed on the structural elements and .^
organizational pnnciples as applied to mass and space. Upon completion, students should be able to apply three-dimensional design "^
concepts. Additional supplies at a cost of approximateh' $150 will be needed to successfully complete required projects for this course. 'J**
This course has been approved to satisfv the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability- as a premajor and/or elective ^j
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ART 131 Drawing I 0 6 3
Prerequisites: S^
Corequisites: g
This course introduces the language of drawing and the use of various drawing materials. Emphasis is placed on drawing techniques, ^O
media, and graphic principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the use of graphic form and
various drawing processes. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately SI 50 will be needed to successfully complete required
projects for this course. This course has been approved to satisfy- the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement tor trans ferabilits' as a
premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 132 Drawing II 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ART 131 and ART 121 (for A.EA. majors)
Corequisites:
This course continues instruction in the language of drawing and the use of various materials. Emphasis is placed on experimentation
in the use of drawing techniques, media, and graphic materials. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate increased
competence in the expressive use of graphic form and techniques. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately SI 50 will be needed
to successfully complete required projects for this course. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferabilir\- as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 135 Figure Dra\\ing I 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ART 131
Corequisites:
This course introduces rendering the human figure with various drawing materials. Emphasis is placed on the use of the visual elements,
anatomy, and proportion in the representation of the draped and undraped figure. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate competence in drawing the human figure. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately SI 50 will be needed to
successfully complete required projects for this course. This course has been approved to satish* the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferabilitv as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 171 Computer Art I 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ART 121 or permission of instructor
Corequisites:
This course introduces the use of die computer as a tool for solving visual problems. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of computer
literacy and design through bit-mapped image manipulation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of paint programs, printers, and scanners to capture, manipulate, and output images. Additional supplies at a cost of
approximately S50 will be needed to successfully complete required projects for this course. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for trans ferabUit}' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 214 PortfoUo and Resume 0 2 1
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090, ART 121, ART 131
Corequisites:
This course covers resume writing, interview skills, and the preparation and presentation of an art portfolio. Emphasis is placed on
the preparation of a portfolio of original artwork, the preparation of a photographic portfolio, approaches to resume writing, and
inter\iew techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to mount original art for portfolio presentation, photograph and
display a professional slide portfolio, and write an effective resume. Students wiU also gain an understanding of the definition of
professionalism as it relates to the national landscape of the visual arts and wiH practice skills acquired with professional artists. This
course has been approyed to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability' as a premajor and/or elective
course requirement.
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ART 235 Figure Drawing II 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ART 135
^ Corequisites:
This course extends the study and rendering of the draped and undraped human figure. Emphasis is placed on the exploration of
materials and approaches to drawing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate creativity in the representation of the
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■O^ figure. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately $150 will be needed to successfully complete required projects for this course.
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5^ This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabiliU' as a premajor and/or elective
^ course requirement.
H ART 240 Painting I 0 6 3
^ Prerequisites: ART 121 and ART 131 (for A.F.A. majors)
^ Corequisites:
^ This course introduces the language of painting and the use of various painting materials. Emphasis is placed on the understanding
r> and use of various painting techniques, media, and color principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
competence in the use of creative processes directed toward the development of expressive form. Additional supplies at a cost of
approximately 5150 wiH be needed to successfully complete required projects for this course. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 241 Painting II 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ART 240 (for A.F.A. majors)
Corequisites:
This course provides a continuing investigation of the materials, processes, and techniques of painting. Emphasis is placed on the
exploration of expressive content using a variety of creative processes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
competence in the expanded use of form and variety. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately $150 will be needed to successfully
complete required projects for this course. This course has been approved to satisf\' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for
transferabilit}^ as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 264 Digital Photography I 14 3
Prerequisites: CIS 070
Corequisites:
This course introduces digital photographic equipment, theory and processes. Emphasis is placed on camera operation, composition,
computer photo manipulation, and creative expression. Upon completion, smdents should be able to successfiilly expose, digitally
manipulate, and print a weU-conceived composition. This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Students are expected to provide a 12 megapixel
interchangeable lens manual/automatic functioning camera. This course has been approved to satisfj' the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for trans ferabilit\' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 281 Sculpture I 0 6 3
Prerequisites: None (for A.F.A. majors)
Corequisites:
This course provides an exploration of the creative and technical methods of sculpture with focus on the traditional processes.
Emphasis is placed on developing basic skills as they pertain to three-dimensional expression in various media. Upon completion,
students should be able to show competence in variety of sculptural approaches. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately $150
will be needed to successfully complete required projects for this course. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 282 Sculpture II 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ART 281
Corequisites:
This course builds on the visual and technical skills learned in ART 281. Emphasis is placed on developing original solutions to
sculptural problems in a variet}' of media. Upon completion, students should be able to express individual ideas using the techniques
and materials of sculpture. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately $150 will be needed to successfully complete required
projects for this course. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a
premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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This course covers advanced hand building and wheel techniques. Emphasis is placed on creative expression, surface design, sculptural
quaiit)', and glaze effect. Up completion, students should be able to demonstrate a high level of technical competence in forming and
glazing with a development of three-dimensional awareness. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately S30 will be needed to
successfully complete required projects for this course, and a $75.00 lab fee will be charged. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 285 Ceramics III 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ART 284 or permission of instructor
Corequisites:
This course provides the opportunit}- for advanced self-determined work in sculptural and functional ceramics. Emphasis is placed
on developing the technical awareness of clay bodies, sMps, engobes, and firing procedures necessary to fulfdl the student's artistic goals.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a knowledge of materials and techniques necessary to successfully create
original projects in the clay medium. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately $30 will be needed to successfully complete
required projects for this course, and a $75.00 lab fee wiU be charged. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement for transferabilit)' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 286 Ceramics IV 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ART 285 or permission of instructor
Corequisites:
This course provides the opportunin- for self-determined work in sculptural and functional ceramics. Emphasis is placed on developing
the technical awareness of glaze materials, glaze formulation, and firing techniques necessary to fulfill the student's artistic goals.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of materials and techniques necessary to successfully create
original projects in the clay medium. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately $30 will be needed to successfully complete
required projects for this course, and a $75.00 lab fee will be charged. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement for transferability' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 288 Studio 0 6 3
Prerequisites: Completion of a sequence of
art courses in the proposed area of study
Corequisites:
This course provides the opportunit}' for advanced self-determined work beyond the limits of regular studio course sequences.
Emphasis is placed on creative self-expression and in-depth exploration of techniques and materials. Upon completion, students
should be able to create original projects specific to media, materials, and techniques. Additional supplies at a cost of approximately
$100 to $200 will be needed to successfully complete required projects for this course and a $75 lab fee will be charged to ceramic
students for this course. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability' as a
premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ART 289 Museum Study 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces research methods in the museum setting. Emphasis is placed on the chronology, styles, periods, context, and
meaning of art. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the advantage of first-hand and on-site research. This
course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability' as a premajor and/or elective
course requirement.
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ART 283 Ceramics I 0 6 3
Prerequisites: ^
Corequisites: 5*
This course provides an introduction to three-dimensional design principles using the medium of clay. Emphasis is placed on .^
fundamentals of forming, surface design, glaze application, and firing. Upon completion, smdents should be able to demonstrate "j*
skills in slab and coil construction, simple wheel forms, glaze technique, and creative expression. Additional supplies at a cost of *<3^
approximately $30 will be needed to successfully complete required projects for this course, and a $75.00 lab fee will be charged for ^
this course. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability' as a premajor S
and/or elective course requirement. ^j
ART 284 Ceramics II 6 3 g
Prerequisites: ART 283 or permission of instructor *j
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AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
Class Lab Credit
S ATR 111 Automation Systems 2 3 3
© Prerequisites: ELN 131, ELN 133
■ki Corequisites:
,^«< This course introduces automation in today's industrial environment and provides an overview of the many different elements which
^ form an automation system. Topics include hydraulics/pneumatics, sensors /transducers, electronic motor controls, input/output
<*> interfaces between PLCs/sensors/transducers, and analysis of malfunctions based on measurements, physical symptoms, operating
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history, and observations. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the operation of various elements in an automation
system.
S BANKING AND FINANCE
Class Lab Credit
BAF 143 Financial Planning 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers die perspectives, principles, and practices of financial planning. Topics include investment, retirement, tax, and estate
planning. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the process that looks at a customer's financial picture and
recommend strategies to achieve the customer's objectives. This course is restricted to Financial Serxnces majors only, and must be taken
online through Forsyth Technical Community' CoUege.
BIOLOGY
Class Lab Credit
BIO 110 Principles of Biology 3 3 4
Prerequisites: MAT 060, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course provides a survey of fundamental biological principles for non-science majors. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry, cell
biology, metabolism, genetics, taxonomy, evolution, ecology, diversity, and other related topics. Upon completion, smdents should be
able to demonstrate increased knowledge and better understanding of biology as it applies to evervdav Life. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
BIO 111 General Biology I 3 3 4
Prerequisites: MAT 070, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, cell structure and
function, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, classification, and other related topics. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. This course has been approved to satisf}' the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
BIO 112 General Biology II 3 3 4
Prerequisites: BIO 111
Corequisites:
This course is a continuation of BIO 111. Emphasis is placed on organisms, biodiversit\; plant and animal s\-stems, ecology, and other
related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension of life at the organismal and ecological
levels. This course has been approved to satisfj' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in
namral sciences/mathematics.
BIO 140 Environmental Biology 3 0 3 -
Prerequisites: MAT 070, RED 090
Corequisites: BIO 140A
This course introduces environmental processes and the influence of human activities upon them. Topics include ecological concepts,
population growth, natural resources, and a focus on current environmental problems from scientific, social, political, and economic
perspectives. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of environmental interrelationships and of
contemporary environmental issues. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general
education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
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BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab 0 3 1
Prerequisites: MAT 070, RED 090
Corequisites: BIO 140 5*
This course provides a laboratory component to complement BIO 140. Emphasis is placed on laboratory and field experience. Upon ,§
completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of environmental interrelationships and of contemporary 'J*
environmental issues. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core 'l?^
requirement in natural sciences/mathematics. 5j
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BIO 163 Basic Anat & Physiology 4 2 5 Q
Prerequisites: RED 090, MAT 060 ^
Corequisites: ^
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include a basic study of the body systems Jg
as well as an introduction to homeostasis, cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should ^©
be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
This course has been approved to satisf}' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective
course requirement.
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 3 4
Prerequisites: MAT 070, ENG 090, and RED 090
Corequisites:
This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include body organization,
homeostasis, cytology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and special senses. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
This course has been approved to satisfs' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability' as a premajor and/or elective
course requirement.
BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 3 4
Prerequisites: BIO 168
Corequisites:
This course provides a continuation of the comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Topics include
the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respirator}-, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as metabolism, nutrition,
acid-base balance, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth
understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabilit}' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
BIO 175 General Microbiology 2 2 3
Prerequisites: BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 163, BIO 165 or BIO 168
Corequisites:
This course covers principles of microbiology with emphasis on microorganisms and human disease. Topics include an overx-iew of
microbiology and aspects of medical microbiology, identification and control of pathogens, disease transmission, host resistance, and
immunit)-. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of microorganisms and the disease process as well
as aseptic and sterile techniques. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability
as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
BLUEPRINT READING
Class Lab Credit
BPR 111 Blueprint Reading 12 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the basic principles of blueprint reading. Topics include line types, orthographic projections, dimensioning
methods, and notes. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret basic blueprints and visualize the features of a part.
BPR 121 Blueprint Reading: Mech 12 2
Prerequisites: BPR 111 or MAC 131
Corequisites:
This course covers the interpretation of intermediate blueprints. Topics include tolerancing, auxiliary views, sectional views, and
assembly drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret a mechanical working drawing.
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BUSINESS
Class Lab Credit
S BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 3
^ Prerequisites:
*^ Corequisites: RED 090, ENG 090
.gH This course provides a survey of the business world. Topics include the basic principles and practices of contemporary business.
^ Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of business concepts as a foundation for studying other
<«j business subjects. This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor
^s and/or elective course requirement.
^ BUS 115 Business Law I 3 0 3
b Prerequisites: RED 090, ENG 090
^ Corequisites:
^J This course introduces the ethics and legal framework of business. Emphasis is placed on contracts, negotiable instruments, Uniform
Commercial Code, and the working of the court systems. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical issues and laws
covered to selected business decision-making situations. This course has been approved to satisf\- the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferabilit}' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
BUS 116 Business Law II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: BUS 115
Corequisites:
This course continues the study of ethics and business law. Emphasis is placed on bailments, sales, risk-bearing, forms of business
ownership, and copyrights. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical issues and laws covered to selected business
decision-making situations.
BUS 121 Business Math 2 2 3
Prerequisites: RED 090, MAT 070
Corequisites:
This course covers fundamental mathematical operations and their application to business problems. Topics include payroll, pricing,
interest and discount, commission, taxes, and other pertinent uses of mathematics in the field of business. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply mathematical concepts to business.
BUS 125 Personal Finance 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ~ ■
Corequisites:
This course pro\'ides a study of individual and family financial decisions. Emphasis is placed on building useful skiUs in bu\dng,
managing finances, increasing resources, and coping with current economic conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to
develop a personal financial plan. This course is restricted to Financial Services majors only, and must be taken online through Forsyth
Technical Communirv College.
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 0 3,
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course is designed to be an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing,
controlling, directing, and communicating. Upon completion, students should be able to work as contributing members of a team
utilizing these functions of management. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for
transferabilit)' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
BUS 147 Business Insurance 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course surveys the basic concepts of risk management. Topics include pnnciples and applications of health, property, life, and
casualty insurance. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate different insurance needs and assist an organization in
acquiring adequate insurance coverage. This course is restricted to Financial Services majors only, and must be taken online through
Forsyth Technical Community' College.
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BUS 217 Employment Law and Regulations 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces the principle laws and regulations affecting public and private organizations and their employees or prospective
employees. Topics include fair emplo\'ment practices, EEO, affirmative action, and employee rights and protections. Upon completion,
students should be able to evaluate organization policy for compliance and assure that decisions are not contrary to law.
BUS 225 Business Finance 2 2 3
Prerequisites: ACC 120
Corequisites:
This course provides an overview of business financial management. Emphasis is placed on financial statement analysis, time value
of money, management of cash flow, risk and return, and sources of financing. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret
and apply the principles of financial management.
BUS 238 Integrated Management 3 0 3
Prerequisites: BUS 137
Corequisites:
This course provides a management simulation exercise in which students make critical managerial decisions based upon the situations
that arise in operating competitive business enterprises. Topics include operations management, forecasting, budgeting, purchasing,
facilit)' layout, aggregate planning, and work improvement techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the
variet}' of analytical and decision-making requirements that will be faced in a business. This course is restricted to Global Logistics
majors onlv, and must be taken online through Forsyth Technical Communit)' College.
BUS 239 Bus Applications Seminar 12 2
Prerequisites: ACC 120, BUS 115, BUS 137, MKT 120,
and either ECO 151, 251 or 252
Corequisites:
This course is designed as a capstone course for Business Administration majors. Emphasis is placed on decision making in the areas
of management, marketing, production, purchasing, and finance. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the techniques,
processes, and vital professional skills needed in the work place.
BUS 240 Business Ethics 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces contemporary and controversial ethical issues that face the business communiti,-. Topics include moral reasoning,
moral dilemmas, law and moralit\', equit)', justice and fairness, ethical standards, and moral development. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate an understanding of their moral responsibilities and obligations as members of the workforce and
societ}'. This course is restricted to Financial Services majors only, and must be take online through Forsnh Technical Community
College.
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Prerequisites: .
Corequisites: ^
This course introduces real estate principles and practices. Topics include real estate finance, real estate law, brokerage, land use
planning, properr\- management, and valuation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain basic procedures involved in the ^^
lease, purchase, and sale of real propert\-. This course is restricted to Financial Services majors only, and must be taken online through •^^H
Forsyth Technical Communits- College. 1^
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BUS 153 Human Resource Management 3 0 3 (^
Prerequisites: «.
Corequisites: |^
This course introduces the functions of personnel/human resource management within an organization. Topics include equal "jj
opportunin- and the legal environment, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, employee development, compensation ^O
planning, and employee relations. Upon completion, students should be able to anticipate and resolve human resource concerns. This
course is restricted to Healthcare Management Technology majors only, and must be taken online through Forsyth Technical
Communir\' College.
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BUS 260 Business Communicarion 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Jg Corequisites:
^ This course is designed to develop sldlls in writing business communications. Emphasis is placed on business reports, correspondence,
and professional presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively in the work place.
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^ COMPUTER ENGINEERING
^^ Class Lab Credit
^ CETlll Computer Upgrade/Repair I 2 3 3
^ Prerequisites:
5 Corequisites:
^ This course covers repairing, servicing, and upgrading computers and peripherals in preparation for industry certification. Topics
^J include CPU/memory/bus identification, disk subsystems, hardware/software installation/configuration, common device drivers,
data recovery, system maintenance, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely repair and/or upgrade
computer systems to perform within specifications.
CHEMISTRY
Class Lab Credit
CHM 092 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 060
Corequisites:
This course covers fundamentals of chemistry with laboratory applications. Topics include measurements, matter, energy, atomic
theory, bonding, molecular structure, nomenclature, balancing equations, stoichiometry, solutions, acids and bases, gases, and basic
organic chemistry. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply basic chemical concepts and demonstrate basic
laboratory skills necessary for success in college-level science courses.
CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry 3 0 3 ^
Prerequisites: RED 090, MAT 070
Corequisites: CHM 131A
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and
molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, and
acids and bases. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other
fields. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in
natural sciences/mathematics.
CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab 0 3 1
Prerequisites: RED 090, MAT 070
Corequisites: CHM 131
This course is a laboratory to accompany CHM 131. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented
in CHM 131. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles
presented in CHM 131. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core
requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry 3 3 4
Prerequisites: CHM 131 and CHM 131A or CHM 151
Corequisites:
This course provides a survey of major functional classes of compounds in organic and biochemistry. Topics include structure,
properties, and reactions of the major organic and biological molecules and basic principles of metaboHsm. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts needed to pursue studies in related professional
fields. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in
natural sciences/mathematics.
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CHM 151 General Chemistry I 3 3 4"
Prerequisites: RED 090, and CHM 092 or CHM 131 -
Corequisites: MAT 080 58
This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular strucmre, ,§
fjeriodicit}', chemical reactions, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Upon completion, students ^
should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical laws and concepts as needed in CHM 1 52. This course has * «?^
been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural ^
sciences/mathematics. S
CHM 152 General Chemistry II
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Prerequisites: CHM 151 ^
Corequisites: Jj
This course provides a continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include kinetics, _©
equilibrium, ionic and redox equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear and organic
chemistry, and complex ions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts as
needed to pursue fiirther study in chemistrs' and related professional fields. This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in namral sciences/mathematics.
CHM 251 Organic Chenndstry I 3 3 4
Prerequisites: CHM 152
Corequisites:
This course pro\ndes a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature,
structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include
isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the
fundamental concepts of covered organic topics as needed in CHM 252. This course has been approved to satisfj' the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement for transferabilit}' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement
CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II 3 3 4
Prerequisites: CHM 251
Corequisites:
This course provides continuation of the systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics
include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and
derivatives, amines and heterocvclics; multi-step synthesis will be emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
an understanding of organic concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields. This course has
been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement.
CHM 263 Analytical Chemistry 3 4 5
Prerequisites: CHM 132
Corequisites:
This course covers the knowledge and laboratory skUls needed to perform chemical analysis. Emphasis is placed on developing
laboratory techniques used in the separation, identification, and quantification of selected substances. Upon completion, students
should be able to perform laboratory techniques employed in substance identification and volumetric analysis and interpret the results.
This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective
course requirement
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Class Lab Credit
CIS 070 Fundamentals of Computing 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of components, overview
of operating systems, and other basic computer operations. Upon completion, smdents should be able to operate computers, access
files, print documents and perform basic applications operations.
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CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 3
Prerequisites: CIS 070
g Corequisites: RED 090
^ This course introduces computer concepts, including fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include
*h2 identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, security issues, and use of software applications. Upon completion,
•Ciy students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of computers and use the computer to solve
J,^ problems. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement
in natural science/mathematics (Quantitative Option).
CIS 111 Basic PC Uteracy 12 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course provides an overview of computer concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of personal computers and software
^ Prerequisites
^ Corequisites:
fj applications for personal and fundamental workplace use. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic personal
computer skills.
CIS 113 Computer Basics 0 2 1 .-
Prerequisites: CIS 070
Corequisites: RED 090
This course introduces basic computer usage for non-computer majors. Emphasis is placed on developing basic personal computer
sldlls. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in basic computer applications. This course is restricted
to students in the following programs: Nursing, PreNursing, RN Bridging, Phlebotomy. Students who have credit for CIS 110 may
not register for CIS 113.
CIS 115 Intro to Prog & Logic 2 3 3
Prerequisites: MAT 060, CIS 070
Corequisites: RED 090
This course introduces computer programming and problem solving in a structured program logic environment. Topics include
language syntax, data tjpes, program organization, problem solving methods, algorithm design, and logic control structures. Upon
completion, students should be able to manage files with operating system commands, use top-down algorithm design, and implement
algorithmic solutions in a programming language. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
general education core requirement in natural science/mathematics (Quantitative Option). ' . .
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Class Lab Credit
CJC 100 Basic Law Enforcement Training 9 30 19
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the basic skiUs and knowledge needed for entry-level employment as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina.
Topics are divided into general units of study: legal, patrol duties, law enforcement communications, investigations, practical application
and sheriff-specific. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to demonstrate competence in the topics and areas required
for the state comprehensive certification examination. This is a certificate -level course.
CJC 111 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 0 3
Prerequisites: "^
Corequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
This course introduces the components and processes of the criminal justice system. Topics include history, structure, functions, and
philosophy of the criminal justice system and their relationship to life in our society. Upon completion, smdents should be able to define
and describe the major system components and their interrelationships and evaluate career options. This course has been approved
to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
CJC 112 Criminology 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course introduces deviant behavior as it relates to criminal activity'. Topics include theories of crime causation; statistical analysis
of criminal behavior; past, present, and future social control initiatives; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should
be able to explain and discuss various theories of crime causation and societal response.
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CJC 113 JuvenDe Justice 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ^
Corequisites: RED 090 g
This course covers the juvenile justice svstem and related juvenile issues. Topics include an overview of the juvenile justice svstem, ,§
treatment and prevention programs, special areas and laws unique to juveniles, and other related topics. Upon completion, students J*
should be able to identify/discuss juvenile court structure/procedures, function and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies, •*?*
processing/detention of juveniles, and case disposition. ^
CJC 116 Introduction to Information Security 3 0 3 (^
Prerequisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 -^
Corequisites: RED 090 ^
This course introduces the students to undercover techniques necessary to identif)' information securit)' breaches and establish, J*
maintain and monitor information securiU' systems. Emphasis will be placed on the investigative tools used to collect evidence in ^O
cases of illegal activit)'. Upon completion students should be able to evaluate information systems, identiiy- securir\' problems and
provide procedures to guard against security' breaches. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Financial
Crime/Computer Fraud concentration in the Criminal justice Technology Program.
CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
This course introduces fundamental law enforcement operations. Topics include the contemporary evolution of law enforcement
operations and related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to explain theories, practices, and issues related to law
enforcement operations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabUit}' as a
premajor and/or elective course requirement.
CJC 122 Community Policing 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course covers the historical, philosophical, and practical dimensions of community policing. Emphasis is placed on the
empowerment of police and the communir\- to find solutions to problems by forming parmerships. Upon completion, students should
be able to define communit}' policing, describe how communiti.' policing strategies solve problems, and compare communit}' policing
to traditional policing.
CJC 131 Criminal Law 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course covers the history/evolution/principles and contemporary applications of criminal law. Topics include sources of
substantive law, classification of crimes, parties to crime, elements of crimes, matters of criminal responsibility, and other related
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the sources of law and identify, interpret, and apply the appropriate
statutes/elements.
CJC 132 Court Procedure & Evidence 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course covers judicial structure/process/procedure from incident to disposition, kinds and degrees of e\ndence, and the rules
governing admissibilit)- of evidence in court. Topics include consideration of state and federal courts, arrest, search and seizure laws,
exclusionary and statutory rules of evidence, and other related issues. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and
discuss procedures necessary to establish a lawful arrest/search, proper judicial procedures, and the admissibUin- of evidence.
CJC 141 Corrections 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
This course covers the history, major philosophies, components, and current practices and problems of the field of corrections.
Topics include historical evolution, functions of the various components, alternatives to incarceration, treatment programs, inmate
control, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the various components, processes, and functions
of the correctional system. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability
as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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CJC 211 Counseling 3 0 3
Prerequisites: RED 090
<0 Corequisites:
This course introduces the basic elements of counseling and specific techniques applicable to the criminal justice setting. Topics
include observation, Listening, recording, interviewing, and problem exploration necessary to form effective helping relationships.
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5j CJC 212 Ethics & Comm Relations 3 0 3
-§^ Prerequisites:
Q Corequisites: RED 090
^ This course covers ethical considerations and accepted standards applicable to criminal justice organizations and professionals. Topics
^ include ethical systems; social change, values, and norms; cultural diversity; citizen involvement in criminal justice issues; and other
Cj criminal justice situations.
related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to apply ethical considerations to the decision-making process in identifiable
CJC 213 Substance Abuse 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course is a study of substance abuse in our societ)'. Topics include the history and classifications of drug abuse and the social,
physical, and psychological impact of drug abuse. Upon completion, students should be able to identify various t)'pes of drugs, their
effects on human behavior and societ}', and treatment modalities.
CJC 214 Victimology 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course introduces the study of victims. Emphasis is placed on roles/characteristics of victims, victim interaction with the criminal
justice system and society, current victim assistance programs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to
discuss and identify victims, the uniqueness of victims' roles, and current victim assistance programs.
CJC 215 Organization & Administration 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course introduces the components and functions of organization and administration as it applies to the agencies of the criminal
justice system. Topics include operations/ functions of organizations; recruiting, training, and retention of personnel; funding and
budgeting; communications; span of control and discretion; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify and discuss the basic components and functions of a criminal justice organization and its administrative operations.
CJC 216 Computer System Security Investigation 3 0 3
Prerequisites: CJC 116
Corequisites:
This course covers the investigation of illegal activity affecting computer systems and security'. Emphasis will be placed on design
techniques, security architecture, discretionary and mandatory controls, memory protection, distributed systems and legal issues
pertaining to computer operations security'. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and identify potential problem areas
in computer systems and provide assistance in solving security problems. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the
Financial Crime/Computer Fraud concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
CJC 217 Network Security Troubleshooting 3 0 3
Prerequisites: CJC 216
Corequisites:
This course enables students to apply the investigative skills they have learned to operating systems and networks. Topics will include
security technologies for multiple platforms, encrj'ption techniques and authentication and key distribution systems. Upon completion,
students wUl be able to contrast competing schemes and describe mistakes made in design, which could lead to criminal activity. This
course is a unique concentration requirement in the Financial Crime/Computer Fraud concentration in the Cnminal Justice Technology
Program
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CJC 221 Investigative Principles 3 2 4
Prerequisites: ^
Corequisites: RED 090 g
This course introduces the theories and fundamentals of the investigative process. Topics include crime scene/incident processing, ,§
information gathering techniques, collection/preservation of evidence, preparation of appropriate reports, court presentations, and "J*
other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify', explain, and demonstrate the techniques of die investigative •<?*
process, report preparation, and courtroom presentation. ^
CJC 222 Criminalistics 3 0 3 (^
Prerequisites: ».
Corequisites: RED 090 |0
This course covers the functions of the forensic laboratory and its relationship to successful criminal investigations and prosecutions. g
Topics include advanced crime scene processing, investigative techniques, current forensic technologies, and other related topics. ^.O
Upon completion, students should be able to identif)' and collect relevant evidence at simulated crime scenes and request appropriate
laboratory analvsis of submitted evidence.
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course introduces critical incident intervention and management techniques as they apply to operational criminal justice
practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the victim/offender situation as well as job-related high stress, dangerous, or problem-solving
citizen contacts. Upon completion, students should be able to provide insightful anal)'sis of emotional, violent, drug-induced, and other
critical and/or stressful incidents that require field analysis and /or resolution.
CJC 231 Constitutional Law 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
The course covers the impact of the Constitution of the United States and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Topics
include the structure of the Constitution and its amendments, court decisions pertinent to contemporary criminal justice issues, and
other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identif}-/ discuss the basic structure of the United States Constitution
and the rights/procedures as interpreted bv the courts.
CJC 249 Forensic Accounting 2 2 3
Prerequisites: ACC 120, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces students to theoretical and practical aspects of asset and cash control investigations through internal audit and
fraud investigation procedure used in corporate investigation. The emphasis is placed on procedures used to identify' the absence of
proper controls or the existence of improper activit}', which creates illegal activity. Upon completion, students will be able to conduct
fraud investigations including the collection of evidence and preparation of the case for criminal prosecution. This course is a unique
concentration requirement in the Financial Crime/Computer Fraud concentration in the Criminal Justice Technology Program.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Class Lab Work Exp.
Credit
COElll Co-op Work Experience I 0 0 10 1
Prerequisites: Overall GPA of 2.0 and completion of 9 semester hours of major courses.
Corequisites:
This course provides work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student's program of study. Emphasis
is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career
selection, demonstrate employabilir\' skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
Students in the following academic codes may not participate in co-op:
Special Credit Student (T90990)
Cosmetology Smdent (D55140 and CSS 140)
"Gifted and Mature" Student (under 1 6 years old)
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COMMUNICATION
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
Class
3
Lab
0
Credit
3
This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is
placed on the communication process, perception, listening, self-disclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication,
conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication
situations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement
in humanities/fine arts (substitute).
COM 150 Intro to Mass Comm 0 3 0
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites:
This course introduces print and electronic media and the new information technologies in terms of communication theory and as
economic, political, and social institutions. Topics include the nature, history, functions, and responsibilities of mass communication
industries in a global environment and their role and impact in American societ}'. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate awareness of the pervasive nature of mass media and how media operate in an advanced post-industrial society. This
course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement.
COM 231 Public Speaking 3 0 3
Prerequisite: ENG 111
Corequisites:
This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a pubUc setting and group discussion.
Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion pubUc speaking.
Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver weU-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with
appropriate audiovisual support. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general
education core requirement in speech/communication. Special attention will be given to helping students understand the basic
principles of oral communications and gain confidence and enjoy public speaking.
COSMETOLOGY
cos 111
Class
4
Lab
0
Credit
4
Cosmetology Concepts I
Prerequisites: RED 090, CIS 070
Corequisites: COS 112
This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safet)', first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and
disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be
able to safely and competentiy apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.
COS 112 Salon I 0 24 8
Prerequisites: RED 090, CIS 070
Corequisites: COS 111
This course introduces basic salon services. Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting,
permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and
competentiy demonstrate salon services.
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II 4 0 4
Prerequisites: COS 111
Corequisites: COS 114
This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safet); product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring,
chemical restructuring, and hair coloring. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competentiy apply these cosmetology
concepts in the salon setting.
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COS 114 Salon II 0 24 8
Prerequisites: COS 112 .
Corequisites: COS 113 §J
This course provides experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include basic skin care, manicuring, nail application, scalp ,^
treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon "Jj
completion, smdents should be able to safelv and competendv demonstrate these salon ser^^ces. • ^S**
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III 4 0 4 R
Prerequisites: COS 111 (^
Corequisites: COS 116
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(COS 115BB: 2-0-0-2) g
This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safetv, product knowledge, salon management, _0
salesmanship, skin care, electricit\7 light therapy, wigs, thermal hair sr\-ling, lash and brow tinting, superfluous hair removal, and other
related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competendv apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon
setting.
COS 116 Salon III 0 12 4
Prerequisites: COS 112
Corequisites: COS 115
(COS 116AB: 0-9-0-3)
(COS 116BB: 0-3-0-1)
This course provides comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on intermediate-level of skin care,
manicuring, scalp treatments, shampooing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, and other related topics.
Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competendv demonstrate these salon services.
COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV 2 0 2
Prerequisites: COS 115
Corequisites: COS 118
This course covers advanced cosmetology concepts. Topics include chemistry and hair structure, advanced cutting and design, and an
overview of all cosmetology concepts in preparation for the licensing examination. Upon completion, smdents should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of these cosmetology concepts and meet program completion requirements.
COS 118 Salon IV 0 21 7
Prereqtiisites: COS 116
Corequisites: COS 117
This course provides advanced experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on efficient and competent delivery of all
salon ser\'ices in preparation for the licensing examination and employment. Upon completion, smdents should be able to demonstrate
competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology Licensing Examination and meet entry-level
employment requirements.
COS 250 Computerized Salon Ops 10 1
Prerequisites: COS 111
Corequisites:
This course introduces computer and salon software. Emphasis is placed on various computer and salon software applications. Upon
completion, students should be able to utilize computer skills and software applications in the salon setting.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Class Lab Credit
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support 2 3 3
Prerequisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111
Corequisites:
This course covers the basic hardware of a personal computer, including installation, operations and interactions with software. Topics
include component identitlcation, memory-system, peripheral installation and configuration, preventive maintenance, hardware
diagnostics/repair, installation and optimization of system software, commercial programs, system configuration, and device-drivers.
Upon completion, students should be able to select appropriate computer equipment and software, upgrade/maintain existing
equipment and software, and troubleshoot/repair non-functioning personal computers.
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CTS130 Spreadsheet 2 2 3
Prerequisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 or OST 137; MAT 070
J2 Corequisites:
^ This course introduces basic spreadsheet design and development. Topics include writing formulas, using functions, enhancing
*Jg spreadsheets, creating charts, and printing. Upon completion, students should be able to design and print basic spreadsheets and
^i. charts.
^ CTS220 Adv Hard/Software Support 2 3 3
^ Prerequisites: CTS 120
^^ Corequisites:
^ This course provides advanced knowledge and competencies in hardware and operating sj'stem technologies for computer technicians
^ to support personal computers. Emphasis is placed on: configuring and upgrading; diagnosis and troubleshooting; as well as preventive
maintenance of hardware and system software. Upon completion, students should be able to install, configure, diagnose, perform
rj preventive maintenance, and maintain basic neuvorking on personal computers.
CTS 285 Systems Analysis & Design 3 0 3
Prerequisites: CIS 115
Corequisites:
This course introduces established and evolving methodologies for the analysis, design, and development of an information system.
Emphasis is placed on system characteristics, managing projects, prototyping, CASE/OOM tools, and systems development life cycle
phases. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze a problem and design an appropriate solution using a combination of
tools and techniques.
CTS 289 System Support Project 14 3
Prerequisites: CTS 285
Corequisites:
This course provides an opportunity' to complete a significant support project with minimal instructor assistance. Emphasis is placed
on written and oral communication skills, project definition, documentation, installation, testing, presentation, and user training. Upon
completion, students should be able to complete a project from the definition phase through implementation.
DATABASE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Class Lab Credit
DBA 110 Database Concepts 2 3 3
Prerequisites: CIS 110 or CIS 115
Corequisites:
This course introduces database design and creation using a DBMS product. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, normalization,
data integrity', data modeling, and creation of simple tables, queries, reports, and forms. Upon completion, students should be able to
design and implement normalized database structures by creating simple database tables, queries, reports, and forms.
DBA 112 Database Utilization 2 2 3
Prerequisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 or OST 137
Corequisites:
This course introduces basic database functions and uses. Emphasis is placed on database manipulation widi queries, reports, forms,
and some table creation. Upon completion, students should be able to enter and manipulate data from the end user mode. This course
is restricted to. Financial Services majors only, and must be taken online through FTCC.
DBA 115 Database Applications 2 2 3
Prerequisites: DBA 110
Corequisites:
This course applies concepts learned in DBA 1 10 to a specific DBMS. Topics include manipulating multiple tables, advanced queries,
screens and reports, linking, and command files. Upon completion, students should be able to create multiple table systems that
demonstrate updates, screens, and reports representative of industry requirements.
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Prerequisite: BPR 111 A
Corequisites: ?*
This course introduces computer-aided drafting software for specific technologies to non-drafting majors. Emphasis is placed on J^
understanding the soft\vare command structure and drafting standards for specific technical fields. Upon completion, students should ^
be able to create and plot basic drawings. m^
DFT154 Intro Solid ModeUng 2 3 3 g
Prerequisites: DFT 119 S
Corequisites:
This course is an introduction to basic three-dimensional solid modeling and design software. Topics include basic design, creation,
editing, rendering and analysis of solid models, and creation of multiview drawings. Upon completion, students should be able to use
design techniques to create, edit, render and generate a multiview drawing.
DESIGN: DRAFTING
Class Lab Credit
DDF 252 Advanced SoUd Modeling 2 3 3
Prerequisites: DFT 153 or DFT 154
Corequisites:
This course introduces advanced solid modeling and design software. Topics include design principles, design constraints, work planes,
view generation, and model sharing and rendering. Upon completion, students should be able to create advanced solid models.
ECONOMICS
Class Lab Credit
ECO 251 Prin of Microeconomics 3 0 3
Prerequisites: RED 090, ENG 090, MAT 070
Corequisites:
This course introduces economic anah'sis of individual, business, and industry in the market economy. Topics include the price
mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income
distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Upon completion, students should be able to identify- and evaluate consumer
and business alternatives in order to efticiendy achieve economic objectives. This course has been approved for transfer under the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in Social/Behavioral Sciences.
ECO 252 Prin of Macroeconomics 3 0 3
Prerequisites: RED 090, ENG 090, MAT 070
Corequisites:
This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic
thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques;
and international trade. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate national economic components, conditions, and
alternatives for achieving socioeconomic goals. This course has been approved to satisfv' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
EDUCATION
Class Lab Credit
EDU119 Intro to Early Child Educ 4 0 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the foundations of the education profession, the diverse educational settings for young children, professionalism
and planning developmentally appropriate programs for aU children. Topics include historical foundations, program r\-pes, career
options, professionalism and creating inclusive environments and curriculum responsive to needs of all children and families. Students
should be able to design career plans and develop schedules, environments and activit}' plans appropriate for all children. *The NC
Di\nsion of Child Development requires a high school diploma or GEO for students to be issued the NC Early Childhood Credential.
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EDU 131 ChUd, Family, & Commun 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
^ Corequisites:
- This course covers the development of partnerships between culturally and linguistically diverse families, children, schools and
communities. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and identifying benefits for establishing, supporting, and maintaining respectful,
^Sj,^ collaborative relationships between diverse families, programs/schools, and communit}' agencies/resources. Upon completion, students
^ should be able to explain appropriate relationships between families, educators, and professionals that enhance development and
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EDU 144 Child Development I 3 0
^ Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
^ Corequisites:
This course includes the theories of child development, needs, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception
Cj through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on developmental sequences in physical/motor, emotional/social, cognitive,
and language domains and the impact of multiple influences on development and learning. Upon completion, students should be able
to compare/contrast tj-pical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain environmental factors that impact development, and
idenrif}' strategies for enhancing development.
EDU 145 Child Development II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: EDU 144
Corequisites:
This course includes the theories of child development, needs, milestones, and factors that influence development, from preschool
through middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on developmental sequences in physical/motor, emotional/social, cognitive, and
language domains and die impact of multiple influences on development and learning. Upon completion, students should be able to
compare/contrast t}'pical/at}'pical developmental characteristics, explain environmental factors that impact development, and identify
strategies for enhancing development. The physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development of the adolescent states are explored as
well.
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EDU 146 Child Guidance 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090 '
Corequisites:
This course introduces principles and practical techniques including the design of learning environments for providing developmentally
appropriate guidance for aU children, including those at risk. Emphasis is placed on observation skills, cultural influences, underlying
causes of behavior, appropriate expectations, development of self control and the role of communication and guidance. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies for preventing problem behaviors, teaching
appropriate/acceptable behaviors, negotiation, setting limits and recognizing at risk behaviors. Using the Conscious Discipline Model,
the course wiU introduce students to a comprehensive classroom management and emotional intelligence curriculum.
EDU 151 Creative Activities 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites: EDU 151A
This course covers planning, creation and adaptation of developmentally supportive learning environments with attention to
curriculum, interactions, teaching practices and learning materials. Emphasis is placed on creating and adapting integrated, meaningful,
challenging and engaging developmentally supportive learning experiences in art, music, movement and dramatics for all children.
Upon completion, students should be able to create, adapt, implement and evaluate developmentaUv supportive learning materials,
experiences and environments.
EDU 151A Creative Activities Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites: EDU 151
This course provides a laboratory component to complement EDU 151. Emphasis is placed on practical experiences that enhance
concepts introduced in the classroom. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of the
development and implementation of appropriate creative activities.
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EDU 153 Health, Safety & Nutrit 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites: 5J
This course covers promoting and maintaining the health and wcU-being of all children. Topics include health and nutritional guidelines,
common childhood illnesses, maintaining safe and healthy learning environments, recognition and reporting of abuse and neglect
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EDU 216 Foundations of Education 4 0 4 Q
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090 ^
Corequisites: ^
This course introduces the American educational system and the teaching profession. Topics include historical and philosophical !g
foundations of education, contemporary educational, structural, legal, and financial issues, and experiences in public school classrooms. ^©
Upon completion, students should be able to relate classroom observations to the roles of teachers and schools and the process of
teacher education. This course has been approved to satisf\' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for trans ferabilir\- as a premajor
and/or elective course requirement at select institutions only.
EDU 221 ChUdren with Exceptional 3 0 3
Prerequisites: EDU 144, EDU 145 or PSY 244, PSY 245
Corequisites:
This course introduces children with exceptionalities, their families, support services, inclusive/diverse settings, and educational/familv
plans based on the foundations of child development. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics ot exceptionalities, observation and
assessment of children, strategies for adapting the learning emnronment, and identification of communit}' resources. Upon completion,
students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, and depict collaboration with families/professionals
to plan/implement, and promote best practice. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
for transterabilit\' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement at select institutions only.
EDU 234 Infants, Toddlers, & Twos 3 0 3
Prerequisites: EDU 119, EDU 144
Corequisites:
This course covers the unique needs and rapid changes that occur in the first three j'ears of life and the mter-related factors that
influence development. Emphasis is placed on recognizing and supporting developmental milestones through purposeful strategies,
responsive care routines and identifying elements of qualiU', inclusive early care and education. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate respectful relationships that provide a foundation for healthy infant/toddler/twos development, plan/select
activities/materials, and parmer with diverse families.
EDU 235 School-Age Dev & Program 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course includes developmentally appropriate practices in group settings for school-age children. Emphasis is placed on principles
of development, environmental planning, and positive guidance techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss
developmental principles for all children ages five to twelve and plan and implement developmentallv-appropriate activities.
EDU 243 Learning Theory 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course provides lateral entry teachers an introduction to learning theory, various styles of learning, and motivational factors
involved in the learning process. Emphasis is placed on the development of cognitive skills using the seven t\'pes of intelligence and
applying these to practical classroom situations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe theories and st)'les of learning
and discuss the relationship between different t\pes of intelligence to learning motivation.
EDU 244 Human Growth/Development 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces lateral entry teachers to theories and ages and stages related to human growth and development from birth
through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on development through the stages of a child's life in the areas of physical, emotional, social,
intellectual, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and describe milestones of each stage in
all areas of development and discuss factors that influence growth.
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EDU 251 Exploration Activities 3 0 3
Prerequisites: MAT 060, EDU 151, EDU 151A
Corequisites:
This course covers discovery experiences in science, math, and social studies. Emphasis is placed on developing concepts for each area
and encouraging young children to explore, discover, and construct concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss
the discovery approach to teaching, explain major concepts in each area, and plan appropriate experiences for children.
EDU 259 Curriculum Planning 3 0 3
Prerequisites: EDU 119, EDU 145, EDU 151 EDU 151A
Corequisites:
This course is designed to focus on curriculum planning for three to five year olds. Topics include philosophy, curriculum models,
indoor and outdoor environments, scheduling, authentic assessment, and planning developmentally appropriate experiences. Upon
completion, students should be able to evaluate children's development, critique curriculum, plan for individual and group needs, and
assess and create quality' environments.
EDU 261 Early Childhood Admin I 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites: EDU 119
This course introduces principles of basic programming and staftlng, budgeting/ financial management and marketing, and rules and
regulations of diverse early childhood programs. Topics include program structure and philosophy, standards of NC child care
programs, finance, funding resources, and staff and organizational management. Upon completion, students should be able to develop
components of program/personnel handbooks, a program budget, and demonstrate knowledge of fundamental marketing strategies
and NC standards.
EDU 262 Early Childhood Admin II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: EDU 261
Corequisites: EDU 119
This course focuses on advocacy/leadership, public relations/communit}' outreach and program qualit}'/evaluation for diverse early
childhood programs. Topics include program evaluation/accreditation, involvement in early childhood professional organizations,
leadership/mentoring, family, volunteer and communit}' involvement and early childhood advocacy. Upon completion, students should
be able to define and evaluate aU components of early childhood programs, develop strategies for advocacy and integrate community
into programs.
EDU 271 Educational Technology 2 2 3 ~
Prerequisites: EDU 144, EDU 145, CIS 070
Corequisites:
This course introduces the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in all educational settings. Topics include technology
concepts, instructional strategies, materials and adaptive technology for children with exceptionalities, facilitation of
assessment/evaluation, and ethical issues surrounding the use of technology. Upon completion, students should be able to apply
technology enhanced instructional strategies, use a variety of technology resources and demonstrate appropriate technology skills in
educational environments.
EDU 280 Language & Literacy Exp 3 0 3
Prerequisites: EDU 151, EDU 151A
Corequisites:
This course is designed to expand students' understanding of children's language and literacy development and provides strategies for
enhancing language/Literacy experiences in an enriched environment. Topics include selection of diverse literature and interactive
media, the integration of literacy concepts throughout the curriculum, appropriate observations/assessments and inclusive practices.
Upon completion, students should be able to select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate and diverse
language/literacy experiences.
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EDU 284 Early Child Capstone Practicum 19 4
Prerequisites: EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, ^
EDU 146, EDU 151 8
Corequisites: ,§
This course is designed to allow students to apply skUls in a three star (minimum) or NAEYC accredited or equivalent, qualiU' early J*
childhood environment. Emphasis is placed on designing, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and '^S^
en\ironments for all children; supporting/involving families; and modeling reflective and professional practices. Upon completion, ;^
students should be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate plans/assessments, appropriate guidance techniques and S
ethical/professional behaviors as indicated by assignments and onsite facult)' visits. (j
EDU 287 Leadership/Early Childhood Education 3 0 3 ^
Prerequisites: EDU 119, EDU 131, EDU 144, EDU 145 g
Corequisites: ^O
This course is designed to tacilitate and guide the development of early childhood professionals preparing for leadership roles in
improving community' early childhood services. Topics include principles of social change, characteristics of effective leaders,
techniques of action research, childcare funding mechanisms, quaLit\- initiatives, and key issues in early care. Upon completion, students
should be able to idenrif\- key issues; develop strategic plans; establish relationships with communit}' leaders; and idenrif)' opportunities
and barriers for advocacy.
ELECTRICITY
Class Lab Credit
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity 3 6 5
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: MAT 060
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC/AC electriciU'. Emphasis is placed on DC/AC
circuits, components, operation of test equipment; and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct,
verifj', and analyze simple DC/AC circuits.
ELC 113 Basic Wiring I 2 6 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the care/usage of tools and materials used in electrical installations and the requirements of the National
Electrical Code. Topics include NEC, electrical safety, and electrical blueprint reading; planning, layout; and installation of electrical
distribution equipment; lighting; overcurrent protection; conductors; branch circuits; and conduits. Upon completion, students should
be able to properly install conduits, wiring, and electrical distribution equipment associated with basic electrical installations.
ELC 114 Basic Wiring II 2 6 4
Prerequisites: ELC 113
Corequisites:
This course provides additional instruction in tiie application of electrical tools, materials, and test equipment associated with elcctncal
installations. Topics include the NEC; safety; electrical blueprints; planning, layout, and installation of equipment and conduits; and
wiring devices such as panels and overcurrent devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly install equipment and
conduit associated with electrical installations.
ELC 117 Motors and Controls 2 6 4
Prerequisites: ELC 111 or ELC 112 or ELC 131 or ELC 139
Corequisites:
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of motors and motor controls. Topics include ladder diagrams, pilot devices,
contactors, motor starters, motors, and other control devices. Upon completion, students should be able to properly select, connect,
and troubleshoot motors and control circuits.
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ELC119 NEC Calculations 12 2
Prerequisites:
<*» Corequisites:
This course covers branch circuit, feeder, and service calculations. Emphasis is placed on sections of the National Electrical Code
related to calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to use appropriate code sections to size wire, conduit, and overcurrent
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^ field test to e>dt this course.
^ ELC128 Intro to PLC 2 3 3
"^H Prerequisites: ELC 117
Corequisites: - '
This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams,
input/output modules, power suppUes, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with
equipment. Upon completion, smdents should be able to install PLCs and create simple programs.
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis 2 3 3
Prerequisites: MAT 060
Corequisites: EGR 131
This course introduces DC electricit}' with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics
include DC principles, circuit analysis laws and theorems, components, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret circuit schematics; design, construct, and analyze DC circuits; and
properly use test equipment.
ELC 139 AC Circuit Analysis 2 3 3
Prerequisites: ELC 138
Corequisites:
This course introduces AC electricit}' with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics
include AC voltages, circuit analysis laws and theorems, reactive components and circuits, transformers, test equipment operation, circuit
simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret AC circuit schematics; analyze and
troubleshoot AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.
ELC 225 Data Communication/Mfg 3 2 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: ELC 128
This course provides the fundamentals of data communications in a manufacturing environment. Emphasis is placed on the principles
and techniques required to implement data transfer between automated systems and plant information systems using current technology
and devices. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, design, and implement data communication systems within the
manufacturing environment.
ELC 228 PLC AppUcations 2 6 4
Prerequisites: ELC 128
Corequisites:
This course continues the study of the programming and applications of programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on
advanced programming, networking, advanced I/O modules, reading and interpreting error codes, and troubleshooting. Upon
completion, students should be able to program and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers.
ELC 229 Applications Project 13 2
Prerequisites: ELC 228 and ALT 120
Corequisites:
This course provides an individual and/or integrated team approach to a practical project as approved by the instructor. Topics include
project selection and planning, implementation and testing, and a final presentation. Upon completion, students should be able to plan
and implement an appUcations-oriented project. This project will deal with the topics of industrial automation and sustainable energy
and energy efficiency measures.
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ELC 233 Energy Management 2 2 3
Prerequisites: ELC 128 ^
Corequisites: ELC 228 52
This course covers energy management principles and techniques topical of those found in industry and commercial facilities, including .^
load control and peak demand reduction systems. Topics include load and peak demand calculations, load shedding, load balance and jj
power factor, priont\' scheduling, remote sensing and control, and supplementary/ alternative energy sources. Upon completion, 'S^
students should be able to determine energy management parameters, calculate demand and energy use, propose energy management ;j
procedures, and implement alternative energy sources. ^
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ^
Class Lab Credit U
ECM 210 Intro to Electronic Commerce 2 2 3 S
Prerequisites: CIS 110
Corequisites:
This course introduces the concepts and tools to implement electronic commerce via the Internet. Topics include application and server
software selection, securing transactions, use and verification of credit cards, publishing of catalogs, and site administration. Upon
completion, smdents should be able to setup a working Electronic Commerce Internet web site. This course is a unique concentration
requirement of the E-Commerce concentration in the Business Administration program.
ELECTRONICS
Class Lab Credit
ELN 133 Digital Electronics 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELC 112 or ELC 131 or ELC 138
Corequisites:
This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems. Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI
and LSI circuits, AC/DC conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verifi,',
and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
ELN 137 Electronic Devices & Circuits 4 3 5
Prerequisites: ELC 112 or ELC 131 or ELC 138
Corequisites:
This course covers diodes, transistors, linear integrated circuits, and IC voltage regulators. Topics include power supplies, switching
circuits, amplifiers, oscillators, active filters, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and
troubleshoot circuits using schematic diagrams, appropriate test equipment, and manufacmrer's data sheets.
ELN 229 Industrial Electronics 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELC 112 or ELC 131 or ELC 139
Corequisites:
This course covers semiconductor devices used in industrial applications. Topics include the basic theory, application, and operating
characteristics of semiconductor devices (filters, rectifiers, FET, SCR, Diac, Triac, Op-amps, etc). Upon completion, students should
be able to install and/or troubleshoot these devices for proper operation in an industrial electromc circuit.
ELN 232 Intro to Microprocessors 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELN 133 and CET 111
Corequisites:
This course introduces microprocessor architecmre and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing.
Topics include assembly language programming, bus architecture, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics.
Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify', and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and
programs using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
ELN 237 Local Area Networks 2 3 3
Prerequisites: CET 111
Corequisites:
This course introduces the fundamentals of local area networks and their operation. Topics include the characteristics of nervvork
topologies, system hardware, system configuration, installation and operation of the LAN. Upon completion, students should be able
to install and maintain a local area network.
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ENGINEERING
Class Lab Credit
EGR 131 Intro to Electronics Technology 12 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the basic skills required for electrical/electronics technicians. Topics include soldering/ desoldering, safety
^ practices, test equipment, scientific calculators, AWG wire table, the resistor color code, electronic devices, problem solving, and use
<*> of hand tools. Upon completion, students should be able to solder/desolder, operate test equipment, apply problem-solving techniques,
^v and use a scientific calculator.
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^ Prerequisites: MAT 070 and RED 090
^^ This course is an overview of the engineering profession. Topics include goal setting and career assessment, ethics, public safety, the
engineering method and design process, written and oral communication, interpersonal skills and team building, and computer
applications. Upon completion, smdents should be able to understand the engineering process, the engineering profession, and utilize
college resources to meet their educational goals. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or
elective course requirement. -''
EGR 285 Design Project 0 4 2,
Prerequisites: ATR 111
Corequisites: ELC 228
This course pro\'ides the opporuinit)' to design an instructor-approved project using previously acquired skills. Emphasis is placed on
selection, proposal, design, testing, and documentation of the approved project. Upon completion, students should be able to present
and demonstrate projects.
ENGLISH
Class Lab Credit '
ENG 075 Reading & Language Essentials 5 0 5
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: CIS 070, ACA 115
This course uses whole language to develop proficiency in basic reading and writing. Emphasis is placed on increasing vocabulary,
developing comprehension skills, and improving grammar. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and create
grammatically and syntacticaUv correct sentences. This course integrates ENG 070 and RED 070. This course does not satisf)' the
developmental reading and writing prerequisite for ENG 111 or ENG lllA.
ENG 080 Writing Foundations 3 2 4
Prerequisites: ENG 070 or ENG 075
Corequisites: CIS 070, ACA 115
This course introduces the writing process and stresses effective sentences. Emphasis is placed on applying the conventions of written
English, reflecting standard usage and mechanics in structuring a varier\' of sentences. Upon completion, students should be able to
write correct sentences and a unified, coherent paragraph. This course does not satisfy the developmental reading and writing
prerequisite for ENG 1 1 1 or ENG 1 1 1 A.
ENG 090 Composition Strategies 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 080 or 085
Corequisites: ENG 090A, CIS 070, ACA 115
This course provides practice in the writing process and stresses effective paragraphs. Emphasis is placed on learning and applying
the conventions of standard written English in developing paragraphs within the essay. Upon completion, students should be able to
compose a variet)' of paragraphs and a unified, coherent essay. This course satisfies the developmental writing requirement for ENG
111 andENG lllA.
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ENG 090A Comp Strategies Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: ENG 080 or ENG 085
Corequisites: ENG 090, CIS 070, ACA 115 g
This writing lab is designed to practice tlie skiUs introduced in ENG 090. Emphasis is placed on learning and applying the conventions ,§
of standard written English in developing paragraphs within the essay. Upon completion, students should be able to compose a variety' "t?
of paragraphs and a unified, coherent essay. *«?*
ENG 102 Applied Communications II 3 0 3 2
Prerequisites: (^
Corequisites: ».
This course is designed to enhance writing and speaking skills for die workplace. Emphasis is placed on generating short writings such ^
as job application documents, memoranda, and reports and developing interpersonal communication skills with employees and the J*
public. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare effective, short, and job-related written and oral communications. This ^O
is a diploma-level course. Added emphasis is given to the interview process.
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090; or ENG 095
Corequisites:
This course is the required first course in a series of two designed to develop the ability- to produce clear expository prose. Emphasis
is placed on the writing process including audience analysis, topic selection, thesis support and development, editing, and re\ision. Upon
completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent, weU-developed essa^-s using standard written English. Emphasis v^nR
be given to progression from the paragraph to the essay, and content xx'ill include summarizing, paraphrasing, quoting, and de\'eloping
critical thinking skills. This course has been approved to satisfj' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general educaaon core
requirement in English composition.
ENGlllA Expository Writing Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090; or ENG 095
Corequisites: ENG 111
This writing laboratory is designed to apply the skills introduced in EN'G 111. Emphasis is placed on the editing and revision
components of the writing process. Upon completion, students should be able to apply those skills in die production of final drafts
in ENG 111. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabilitA" as a premajor
and/or elective course requirement.
ENG 113 Literature-Based Research 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites:
This course, the second in a series of two, expands the concepts developed in ENG 111 by focusing on writing that involves literature-
based research and documentation. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and thinking and the analysis and interpretation ot prose,
poetry, and drama: plot, characterization, theme, cultural context, etc. Upon completion, students should be able to construct
mechanically-sound, documented essays and research papers that analyze and respond to literary works. This course has been approved
to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English composition.
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites:
This course, the second in a series of two, is designed to teach professional communication skiUs. Emphasis is placed on research,
listening, critical reading and thinking, analysis, interpretation, and design used in oral and written presentations. Upon completion,
students should be able to work individually and collaboratively to produce well-designed business and professional written and oral
presentations. This course has been approved to satisf\' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement
in English composition.
ENG 125 Creative Writing I 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG HI
Corequisites: ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114
This course is designed to provide students with the opportuniti,- to practice the art of creative writing. Emphasis is placed on writing
fiction, poetry, and sketches. Upon completion, students should be able to craft and critique their own writing and critique the writing
of others. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation j\greement for transterability as a premajor
and/or elective course requirement.
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ENG 131 Introduction to Literature 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 111
<C Corequisites: ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114
^ This course introduces the principal genres of literature. Emphasis is placed on literary terminology, devices, structure, and
interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and respond to literature. This course has been approved to
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^ ENG 231 American Literature I 3 0 3
^ Prerequisites: ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114
^ Corequisites:
^ This course covers selected works in American literature from its beginnings to 1 865. Emphasis is placed on historical background,
^ cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret.
analyze, and respond to Uterarv works in their historical and cultural contexts. This course has been approved to satisfy the
r> Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
ENG 232 American Literature II 3 0 3 '.J
Prerequisites: ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114
Corequisites:
This course covers selected works in American literature from 1 865 to the present. Emphasis is placed on historical background,
cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret,
analyze, and respond to literary works in their historical and cultural contexts. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/ fine arts.
ENG 253 The Bible as Literature 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114
Corequisites:
This course introduces the Hebrew Old Testament and the Christian New Testament as works of literary art. Emphasis is placed on
the Bible's literary aspects including history, composition, strucmre, and cultural contexts. Upon completion, smdents should be able
to identif}- and analyze selected books and passages using appropriate literary conventions. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
ENG 261 World Literature I 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114
Corequisites:
This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from their literary beginnings through
the seventeenth century. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and literary analysis of selected prose, poetry,
and drama. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works. This course has been
approved to satisfy- the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/ fine arts.
ENG 262 World Literature II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 112, ENG 113, or ENG 114
Corequisites:
This course introduces selected works from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the eighteenth century to the
present. Emphasis is placed on historical background, cultural context, and Literary analysis of selected prose, poetry, and drama.
Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, and respond to selected works. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/ fine arts.
GEOGRAPHY
Class Lab Credit
GEO 111 World Regional Geography 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces the regional concept which emphasizes the spatial association of people and their environment. Emphasis is
placed on the physical, cultural, and economic systems that interact to produce the distinct regions of the earth. Upon completion,
students should be able to describe variations in physical and cultural features of a region and demonstrate an understanding of their
functional relationships. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core
requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN
Class Lab Credit bj
GRD 110 Typography I 2 2 3 8
Prerequisites: CIS 070 •§
Corequisites: /^
This course introduces the history and mechanics of tj'pe and its application to layout and design. Topics include t\-pographic ?*
fundamentals, anatomy, measurements, composition, identification, and terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to ^
demonstrate proficiency in design application, analysis, specification, and creation of typographic elements. ^
GRX) 151 Computer Design Basics 14 3 ^
Prerequisites: CIS 070 |2
Corequisites: S
This course covers designing and drawing with various tj'pes of software applications for advertising and graphic design. Emphasis
is placed on creative and imaginative use of space, shapes, value, texture, color, and typography to provide effective solutions to
advertising and graphic design problems. Upon completion, students should be able to use the computer as a creative tool.
GRD 152 Computer Design Tech I 14 3
Prerequisites: GRD 151
Corequisites:
This course covers complex design problems utilizing various design and drawing software applications. Topics include the expressive
use of typography, image, and organization to communicate a message. Upon completion, students should be able to appropriate
computer software to professionally present their work.
HEALTH
Class Lab Credit
HEAllO Personal Health/Wellness 3 0 3^
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course provides an introduction to basic personal health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on current health issues such as
nutrition, mental health, and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the factors
necessary to the maintenance of health and wellness. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferabilit)- as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
HEA 112 First Aid & CPR 12 2
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces the basics of emergency first aid treatment. Topics include rescue breathing, CPR, first aid for choking and
bleeding, and other first aid procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in providing emergency care
for the sick and injured until medical help can be obtained. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
HISTORY
Class Lab Credit
HIS 111 World Civilizations I 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces world histor\' from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics include Eurasian, African, i\merican,
and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian, Islamic and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze
significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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HIS 112 World Civilizations II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
<2 Corequisites:
This course introduces world history from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the cultures of Africa, Europe, India,
China, Japan, and the Americas. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural
i(^ developments in modern world civilizations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
5^ general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
^ HIS 121 Western Civilization I 3 0 3
Q Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
^ Corequisites:
^ This course introduces western civilization from pre-history to the early modern era. Topics include ancient Greece, Rome, and
^ Christian institutions of the Middle Ages and the emergence of national monarchies in western Europe. Upon completion, students
r> should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early western civilization. This course has
been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
HIS 122 Western CiviUzation II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces western civilization from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the religious wars, the Industrial
Revolution, World Wars I and II, and the Cold War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political,
socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern western civilization. This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
HIS 131 American History I 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas,
the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able
to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and culmral developments in early American history. This course has been approved
to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social /behavioral sciences.
HIS 132 American History II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the
Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze
significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War. This course has been approved
to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
HIS 221 African-American History 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course covers African- American history from the Colonial period to the present. Topics include African origins, the slave trade,
the Civil War,- Reconstruction, the Jim Crow era, the civil rights movement, and contributions of African Americans. Upon completion,
students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in the history of African Americans.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English
composition.
HIS 226 The Civil War 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course examines the social, political, economic, and ideological forces that led to the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics include
regional conflicts and sectionalism, dissolution of the Union, military campaigns, and the War's socioeconomic impact, aftermath, and
consequences. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments
in the United States during the era of the Civil War. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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HIS 236 North CaroUna History 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090 ^
Corequisites: 5*
This course is a study of geographical, political, economic, and social conditions existing in North Carolina from America's discovery
to the present. Topics include native and immigrant backgrounds; colonial, antebellum, and Reconstruction periods; part)' politics; race ^.
relations; and the transition from an agrarian to an industrial economy. Upon completion, smdents should be able to analyze significant '^^
political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in North Carolina.This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive ^^
Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in English composition. 2
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT |
Class Lab Credit ^
HMTllO Intro to Healthcare Mgt 3 0 3 O
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the functions, practices, organizational structures, and professional issues in healthcare management. Emphasis
is placed on planning, controlling, directing, and communicating within health and human services organizations. Upon completion,
students should be able to apply the concepts of management within a healthcare service environment. This class is restricted to
Healthcare Management Technology majors only, and must be taken online through Forsyth Technical Community- College.
HMT210 Medical Insurance 3 0 3
Prerequisites: MED 122 or OST 142
Corequisites:
This course introduces the concepts of medical msurance. Topics include types and characteristics of third-parr\' payers, coding
concepts, payment systems, and manual /electronic claims form preparation. Upon completion, smdents should be able to process
third-parr\' claims forms. This class is restricted to Healthcare Management Technology majors only, and must be taken online through
Forsyth Technical Communir\' College.
HMT 211 Long-Term Care Admin 3 0 3
Prerequisites: HMT 110
Corequisites:
This course introduces the administration of long-term care facilities and services. Emphasis is placed on nursing home care, home
health care, hospice, skilled nursing facilities, and other long-term care services. Upon completion, students should be able to administer
state and national standards and regulations as they apply to long-term care. This class is restricted to Healthcare Management
Technology majors only, and must be taken online through Forsyth Technical Community College.
HMT 212 Mgt of Healthcare Org 3 0 3
Prerequisites: HMT 110
Corequisites:
This course examines current issues affecting the management of healthcare delivery systems. Topics include current problems,
changes, and challenges in the healthcare environment. Upon completion, smdents should be able to idenrif\- current healthcare issues
and their impact on healthcare management.
HMT 220 Healthcare Financial Mgmt 4 0 4
Prerequisites: HMT 110 and ACC 121
Corequisites:
This course covers the methods and techniques utilized in the financial management of healthcare programs. Topics include cost
determination, pricing of services, financial statement analysis, forecasting/projections, third-parU' billing, reimbursement. Medicare,
Medicaid, and budgeting. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret and apply the principles of financial management in
a healthcare environment. This class is restricted to Healthcare Management Technology majors only, and must be taken online
through Forsyth Technical Communit)' College.
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HORTICULTURE
Class Lab Credit
5 HOR 112 Landscape Design I 2 3 3
Q Prerequisites: HOR 160 or HOR 260
ii^ Corequisites:
•'S^ This course covers landscape principles and practices for residential and commercial sites. Emphasis is placed on drafting, site analysis,
|» and common elements of good design, plant material selection, and proper plant utilization. Upon completion, students should be
<*1 able to read, plan, and draft a landscape design.
^ HOR 114 Landscape Construcrion 2 2 3
^ Prerequisites:
6 Corequisites:
Q This course introduces the design and fabrication of landscape structures/features. Emphasis is placed on safety, tool identification
S^ and use, material selection, construction techniques, and fabrication. Upon completion, students should be able to design and construct
common landscape structures/ features.
HOR 116 Landscape Management I 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers information and skills necessary to analyze a propert}' and develop a management schedule. Emphasis is placed
on propert}' measurement, plant condition, analysis of cUent needs, and plant culture needs. Upon completion, smdents should be able
to analyze a propert}', develop management schedules, and implement practices based on client needs.
HOR 118 Equipment Op & Maint 13 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the proper operation and maintenance of selected equipment used in horticulmre. Emphasis is placed on the
maintenance, mmor repairs, safety' devices, and actual operation of selected equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to
design a maintenance schedule, service equipment, and demonstrate safe operation of selected equipment.
HOR 124 Nursery Operations 2 3 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers nursery site and crop selection, cultural practices, and production and marketing methods. Topics include site
considerations, water availabiUt}; equipment, irrigation, fertilization, containers, media, and pest control. Upon completion, students
should be able to design and implement a nursery operation and grow and harvest nursery crops.
HOR 138 Greenhouse Vegetable Production. 1 2 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the production of greenhouse vegetable crops. Emphasis is placed on controlling the greenhouse environment,
production principles, insect and disease control, and harvesting and marketing the crops. Upon completion, students should be able
to produce and market a greenhouse vegetable crop.
HOR 152 Horticultural Practices " 0 3 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the maintenance of ornamental plantings and production areas. Topics include maintenance of flower beds,
vegetable gardens, greenhouses, and container and field nursery stock using sound horticultural practices. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply the principles and practices of maintaining ornamental landscape plantings. Second year AAS and diploma
students will be required to complete a field test to exit this course.
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HOR160 Plant Materials I 2 2 3
Prerequisites: ^
Corequisites: 5J
This course covers identification, culture, characteristics, and use of plants. Emphasis is placed on nomenclature, identification, growth .^
requirements, cultural requirements, soil preferences, and landscape applications. Upon completion, students should be able to J*
demonstrate knowledge of the proper selection and utiUzarion of plant materials. *S^
HOR162 AppUed Plant Science 2 2 3 ' ^
Prerequisites: (^
Corequisites: ^
This course introduces the basic concepts of botany as they apply to horticulture. Topics include nomenclature, physiology, ^
morphology, and anatomy as thev apply to plant culture. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the basic principles of Jg
botany to horticulture. ^O
HOR164 Hort Pest Management 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the identification and control of plant pests including insects, diseases and u'eeds. Topics include pest identification
and chemical regulations, safety-, and pesticide application. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the requirements for
North Carolina Commercial Pesticide Ground Applicators license.
HOR 166 Soils & FertiUzers 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the physical and chemical properties of soils and soil fertility and management. Topics include soil formation,
classification, physical and chemical properties, testing, fertilizer application, and other amendments. Upon completion, students
should be able to analyze, evaluate, and properly amend soils/media.
HOR 168 Plant Propagation 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course is a study of sexual and asexual reproduction of plants. Emphasis is placed on seed propagation, grafting, stem and root
propagation, micro-propagation, and other propagation techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully
propagate ornamental plants.
HOR 235 Greenhouse Production 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the production of greenhouse crops. Emphasis is placed on product selection and production based on market
needs and faciUt)' availability, including record keeping. Upon completion, students should be able to select and make production
schedules to successfully produce greenhouse crops.
HOR 245 Horticulture Specialty Crops 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the techniques and requirements for the production of horticultural crops of special or local interest. Topics
include development of a local market, proper varietal selection, culmral practices, site selection, and harvesting and marketing practices.
Upon completion, students should be able to choose, grow, and market a horticultural crop of special or local interest.
HOR 260 Plant Materials II 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers important landscape plants. Emphasis is placed on identification, plant nomenclature, growth characteristics,
culture requirements, and landscape uses. Upon completion, smdents should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the proper selection
and utilization of plant materials.
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HOR 273 Horticulture Mgmt & Marketing 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
**> Corequisites:
- This course covers the steps involved in starting or managing a horticultural business. Topics include financing, regulations, market
analysis, employer/employee relations, formulation of business plans, and operational procedures in a horticultural business. Upon
^^ completion, students should be able to assume ownership or management of a horticultural business.
^ HEALTH SCIENCES
^^ Class Lab Credit
^ HSC140 Transcultural Healthcare 2 0 2
§j Prerequisites: RED 090 and ENG 090, enrollment in Associate Degree Nursing Program
^ Corequisites: NUR 211, NUR 212
Q This course is desigined to introduce students to healthcare issues related to care of diverse populations. Topics include historical and
^^ theoretical foundations of transcultural healthcare, delivering services, across the lifespan and caring for diverse persons in various
healthcare settings. Upon completion, students should be able to provide culmraUy competent healthcare to individuals, families,
groups, communities, and institutions.
HUMANITIES
Class Lab Credit
HUM 110 Technology and Society 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course considers technological change from historical, artistic, and philosophical perspectives and its effect on human needs and
concerns. Emphasis is placed on the causes and consequences of technological change. Upon completion, students should be able to
critically evaluate the implications of technology. This course has been approved to satisf)? the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 095 or RED 090 and ENG 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information,
problem solving, approaching cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking skills in the analysis of appropriate texts. This course
has been approved to satisf}' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
This course may meet the SACS humanities requirement for AAS degree programs.
HUM 120 Cultural Studies 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the distinctive features of a particular culture. Topics include art, history, music, literature, politics, philosophy, and
religion. Upon completion, students should be able to appreciate the unique character of the study culture. This course has been approved
fto satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/ine arts.
HUM 122 Southern Culture ^ 3 0 3
Prerequisites: RED 090, ENG 090
Corequisites:
This course explores the major qualities that make the South a distinct region. Topics include music, politics, literature, art, religion,
race relations, and the role of social class in historical and contemporary contexts. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify the characteristics that distinguish Southern culture. This course has been approved to satisfj- the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
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Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Topics include standard symbols,
pumps, control valves, control assemblies, actuators, FRL, maintenance procedures, and switching and control devices. Upon
completion, students should be able to understand the operation of a fluid power system, including design, application, and
troubleshooting.
INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE
Class Lab Credit
ISC 110 Workplace Safety 10 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the basic concepts of workplace safet)'. Topics include fire, ladders, lifting, lock-out/tag-out, personal protective
devices, and other workplace safer\' issues related to OSHA compliance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
an understanding of the components of a safe workplace.
ISC 112 Industrial Safety 2 0 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed on industrial safety and OSHA and environmental
regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of a safe working en\ironment.
ISC 113 Industrial Specifications 10 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces industrial specifications. Emphasis is placed on using machinist reference materials. Upon completion, students
should be able to use and interpret charts and data found in reference materials.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Class Lab Credit
INT 110 International Business 3 0 3
Prerequisites: BUS 110 or MKT 120
Corequisites:
This course provides an overview of the environment, concepts, and basic differences involved in international business. Topics
include forms of foreign involvement, international trade theory, governmental influences on trade and strategies, international
organizations, multinational corporations, personnel management, and international marketing. Upon completion, students should be
able to describe the foundation of international business.
HUM 150 American Women's Studies 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course provides an inter-disciplinary study of the history, literature, and social roles of American women from Colonial times to ,§
the present. Emphasis is placed on women's roles as reflected in American language usage, education, law, the workplace, and
mainstream culture. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and analyze the roles of women as reflected in various •«?
cultural forms. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core ^
requirement in humanities/fine arts. S
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HYDRAULICS ^
Class Lab Credit U
HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I 2 3 3 8
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Class Lab Credit
LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course provides an overview of logistics. Topics include traffic management, warehousing, inventory control, material handling,
global logistics, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end consumers. Upon completion, students
should be able to identify' the different segments of logistics and use the terminology of the industry. This class is restricted to Global
Logistics Technology majors only, and must be taken online through FTCC.
LOG 125 Transportation Logistics 3 0 3
Prerequisites: LOG 110
Corequisites:
This course covers the role and importance of the transportation industry. This is an overview of transportation emphasizing its
environmental and sociological aspects, economic impact, services, regulatory guidelines, policies, and its future. Upon completion,
students should be able to identify modes of transportation, interpret governing regulations, and describe the principles and
terminology used in the transportation industry. This class is restricted to Global Logistics Technology majors only, and must be taken
online through FTCC.
LOG 211 Distribution Management 2 2 3
Prerequisites: LOG 110
Corequisites:
This course covers the functions, techniques, and tools utilized in warehousing and distribution centers and their role in business and
logistics. Emphasis is placed on warehouse and distribution center management, operations, productivit}-, software systems, picking,
automation, cross docking, safety; security, material handling, benchmarking, and cost. Upon completion, students should be able to
describe the role of warehouses and distribution centers, apply industry principles and terminology, and understand distribution
productivity measures. This course is restricted to Global Logistics Technology Majors only, and must be taken online through FTCC.
LOG 215 Supply Chain Management 3 0 3
Prerequisites: LOG 110
Corequisites:
This course covers all activities involved in the flow of products and information between the suppliers, customers, producers, and
service providers. Topics include acquiring, purchasing, manufacturing, assembling, and distributing goods and services throughout
the supply chain organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify' the supply chain units, describe the materials
management processes, and prepare for the APICS CPIM examination. This class is restricted to Global Logistics Technology majors
only, and must be taken online through FTCC.
LOG 235 Import/Export Management 3 0 3
Prerequisites: LOG 125
Corequisites:
This course introduces the elements of import and export operations, from transportation to documentation, finance, and security and
the effects on the global supply chain. Emphasis is placed on existing import/export regulations, customs documentation, intermodal
transportation, foreign freight forwarders, global technology, and homeland security initiatives. Upon completion, students should be
able to perform import/export operations, channels of distribution, implemented technologies, and associate uath operating a secure
supply chain. This course is restricted to Global Logistics Technology, and must be taken online through FTCC.
LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics 3 0 3
Prerequisites: LOG 110
Corequisites:
This course introduces the various aspects of purchasing, and their impact on materials management, supply chain, transportation,
and global logistics processes. Emphasis is placed on the different methods of electronic sourcing, negotiating and pricing principles,
and on the internal and external considerations associated with international logistics. Upon completion, students should be able to
describe and apply the principles and termmology used in procurement including electronic data interchange services, purchasing and
logistics systems. This class is restricted to Global Logistics Technology majors only, and must be taken
online through FTCC.
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Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the care and use of precision measuring instruments. Emphasis is placed on the inspection of machine parts
and use of a wide variet}' of measuring instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct use of
measuring instruments.
MAC 122 CNC Turning 13 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the programming, setup, and operation of CNC turning centers. Topics include programming formats, control
functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture simple parts
using CNC turning centers.
MAC 124 CNCMiUing 1 3 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the manual programming, setup, and operation of CNC machining centers. Topics include programming
formats, control functions, program editing, part production, and inspection. Upon completion, students should be able to manufacture
simple parts using CNC machining centers.
MAC 141 Machining Applications I 2 6 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: MAC 141A
This course introduces the care and use of precision measuring instruments. Emphasis is placed on the inspection of machine parts
and use of a wide variet}' of measuring instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the correct use of
measuring instruments.
MAC 141A Machining Applications I Lab 0 6 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: MAC 141
This course provides an introduction to a variet}' of material-working processes, in a laboratory setting, that are common to the
machining industry. Topics include safety; process-specific machining equipment, measurement devices, set-up and layout instruments,
and common shop practices. Upon completion, students should be able to safely demonstrate basic machining operations, accurately
measure components, and effectively use layout instruments.
MAC 142 Machining Applications II 2 6 4
Prerequisites: MAC 141 or MAC 111
Corequisites: MAC 142A
This course provides instruction in the wide variet\' of processes associated with machining. Topics include safet}-, equipment set-up,
holding fixtures, tooling, cutting speeds and depths, metal properties, and proper finishes. Upon completion, students should be able
to safely demonstrate advanced machining operations, accurately measure components, and produce accurate components with a
proper finish.
LOG 250 Advanced Global Logistics 3 2 4
Prerequisites: LOG 125 .
Corequisites: §•
This course covers the advanced application of global operations and logistics strategies, planning, technology, risk, and management .^
necessary to cope with the global business environment. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth understanding of global sourcing, shipping, J*
tracking, and e-logistics systems necessary to operate inbound/outbound logistics in a global market. Upon completion, students '^J^
should be able to identify the different global markets and logistics technology available to process international inbound/outbound ^
logistics transactions. This class is restricted to Global Logistics Technology majors only, and must be taken online through FTCC. 2
MACHINING ^
MAC 114 Intro to Metrology 2 0 2 S
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MAC 142A Machining Applications II Lab 0 6 2
Prerequisites: MAC 141 or MAC 111
Corequisites: MAC 142
This course provides laboratory instruction in the wide variety of processes associated with machining. Topics include safety, equipment
setup, holding fixtures, tooling, cutting speeds and depths, metal properties, and proper finishes. Upon completion, students should
be able to safely demonstrate advanced machining operations, accurately measure components, and produce accurate components with
a proper finish.
MAC 143 Machining Applications III 2 6 4
Prerequisites: MAC 142
Corequisites:
This course provides instruction in the field of advanced machining. Emphasis is placed on creating complex components, close-
tolerance machining, precise measurement, and proper equipment usage. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
the abUity to produce an accurately machined component with a quality finish using the proper machining process
MAC 152 Adv Machining Calc 12 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course combines mathematical functions with practical machine shop applications and problems. Emphasis is placed on gear
ratios, lead screws, indexing problems, and their applications in the machine shop. Upon completion, students should be able to
calculate solutions to machining problems.
MAC 222 Advanced CNC Turning 13 2
Prerequisites: MAC 122
Corequisites:
This course covers advanced methods in setup and operation of CNC turning centers. Emphasis is placed on programming and
production of complex parts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in programming, operations, and setup
of CNC turning centers\
MAC 229 CNC Programming 2 0 2
Prerequisites: MAC 121 or MAC 122 or MAC 124 or MAC 226
Corequisites:
This course provides concentrated study in advanced programming techniques for working with modern CNC machine tools. Topics
include custom macros and subroutines, canned cycles and automatic machining cycles currently employed by the machine tool
industry. Upon completion, students should be able to program advanced CNC functions while conserving machine memory.
MAC 231 CAM: CNC Turning 14 3,
Prerequisites: MAC 121 or MAC 122
Corequisites:
This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for turning center applications. Emphasis
is placed on the interaction of menus to develop a shape file in a graphics CAM system and to develop tool path geometry and part
geometry. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a job plan using CAM software, including machine selection, tool
selection, operational sequence, speed, feed, and cutting depth.
MAC 232 CAM: CNC Milling >> 14 3
Prerequisites: MAC 121 or MAC 124
Corequisites:
This course introduces Computer Numerical Control graphics programming and concepts for machining center applications. Emphasis
is placed on developing a shape file in a graphics CAM system and transferring coded information from CAM graphics to the CNC
milling center. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a complete job plan using CAM software to create a multi-axis
CNC program.
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MATHEMATICS
Class Lab Credit ^
MAT 060 Essential Mathematics 3 2 4 8
Prerequisites: 'i^
Corequisites: ACA 115 i^
This course is a comprehensive study of mathematical skills which should provide a strong mathematical foundation to pursue further ?*
study. Topics include principles and applications of decimals, fractions, percents, ratio and proportion, order of operations, geometry, J^
measurement, and elements of algebra and statistics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic computations and ^
solve relevant, multi-step mathematical problems using technology where appropriate. (^
MAT 070 Introductory Algebra 3 2 4 g
Prerequisites: MAT 060 «S
Corequisites: RED 080 '^
This course establishes a foundation in algebraic concepts and problem solving. Topics include signed numbers, exponents, order of
operations, simplifying expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing, formulas, polynomials, factoring, and elements
of geometr)-. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the above concepts in problem soK-ing using appropriate technology.
MAT 080 Intermediate Algebra 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 070
Corequisites: RED 080
This course continues the study of algebraic concepts with emphasis on applications. Topics include factoring; rational expressions;
rational exponents; rational, radical, and quadratic equations; systems of equations; inequalities; graphing; functions; variations; complex
numbers; and elements of geometry'. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the above concepts in problem sohing using
appropnate technology.
MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I 2 2 3
Prerequisites: MAT 060
Corequisites:
This course is a comprehensive re\'iew of arithmetic with basic algebra designed to meet the needs of certificate and diploma programs.
Topics include arithmetic and geometric skills used in measurement, ratio and proportion, exponents and roots, applications of
percent, linear equations, formulas, and statistics. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems in their specific
areas of study. This course is intended for certificate and diploma programs.
MAT 110 Mathematical Measurement 2 2 3
Prerequisites: MAT 070
Corequisites:
This course pro\ades an activit}'-based approach to utilizing, interpreting, and communicating data in a variet}- of measurement systems.
Topics include accuracy, precision, conversion, and estimation within metric, apothecan; and avoirdupois systems; ratio and proportion;
measures of central tendency and dispersion; and charting of data. Upon completion, students should be able to apply proper
techniques to gathering, recording, manipulating, analyzing, and communicating data. Limited to health sciences smdents.
MAT 115 Mathematical Models 2 2 3
Prerequisites: MAT 070
Corequisites:
This course develops the abilirs' to utilize mathematical skills and technology to solve problems at a level found in non-mathematics-
intensive programs. Topics include applications to percent, ratio and proportion, formulas, statistics, functional notation, linear
functions and their groups, probability, sampling techniques, scatter plots, and modeling. Upon completion, students should be able
to solve practical problems, reason and communicate with mathematics, and work confidendy, collaboratively, and independently.
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I 2 2 3
Prerequisite: MAT 070
Corequisite:
This course provides an integrated approach to technology and the skills required to manipulate, displa\', and interpret mathematical
functions and formulas used in problem solving. Topics include simplification, evaluation, and sohing of algebraic and radical functions;
complex numbers; right triangle trigonometry; systems of equations; and the use of technology. Upon completion, smdents should
be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of mathematics and technology to solve problems and analj'ze and communicate
results.
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MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 3 0 3
Prerequisites: MAT 080
<^ Corequisites:
- This course provides an introduction in a non-technical setting to selected topics in mathematics. Topics may include, but are not limited
to, sets, logic, probabilit)', statistics, matrices, mathematical systems, geometry, topology, mathematics of finance, and modeling. Upon
i(5j^ completion, students should be able to understand a variety of mathematical applications, think logically, and be able to work
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MAT 140A Survey of Mathematics Lab
^ Prerequisites: MAT 080
^ Corequisites: MAT 140
This course is a laboratory for MAT 140. Emphasis is placed on experiences that enhance the materials presented in the class. Upon
fj completion, students should be able to solve problems, apply critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectively.
MAT 151 Statistics! 3 0 3
Prereqixisites: MAT 080 or MAT 140
Corequisites:
This course provides a project-based approach to the study of basic probability, descriptive and inferential statistics, and decision
making. Emphasis is placed on measures of central tendency and dispersion, correlation, regression, discrete and continuous probability
distributions, qualit}' control, population parameter estimation, and h}'pothesis testing. Upon completion, students should be able to
describe important characteristics of a set of data and draw inferences about a population from sample data. This course has been
approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
MAT151A Statistics I Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: MAT 080
Corequisites: MAT 151
This course is a laboratory for MAT 151. Emphasis is placed on experiences that enhance the materials presented in the class. Upon
completion, students should be able to solve problems, apply critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectively. This course
has been approved to satisfj' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement.
MAT 161 CoUege Algebra 3 0 3
Prerequisites: MAT 080
Corequisites:
This course provides an integrated technological approach to algebraic topics used in problem solving. Emphasis is placed on
applications involving equations and inequalities; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; and graphing and data
analysis/modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to choose an appropriate model to fit a data set and use the model for
analysis and prediction. Under the CAA, this course satisfies the general education Mathematics requirement for the AA and AFA
degrees. It does not satisfy the general education Mathematics requirement for the AS degree.
MAT16L\ CoUege Algebra Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: MAT 080
Corequisites: MAT 161
This course is a laboratory for MAT 161. Emphasis is placed on experiences that enhance the materials presented in the class. Upon
completion, students should be able to solve problems, apply critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectively. This
course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premaior and/or elective course requirement.
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry 3 0 3
Prerequisites: MAT 171
Corequisites:
This is the second of two courses designed to emphasize topics which are fundamental to the smdy of calculus. Emphasis is placed
on properties and applications of transcendental functions and their graphs, right and oblique triangle trigonometry, conic sections,
vectors, and polar coordinates. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems and use appropriate models for
analysis and prediction. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core
requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
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MAT172A Precalculus Trig Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: MAT 171
Corequisites: MAT 172
This course is a laboratory for MAT 172, Emphasis is placed on experiences that enhance the materials presented in the class. Upon
completion, students should be able to solve problems, apply critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectivelv. This course
has been approved to satish' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement tor transferabilir\- as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement.
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Prerequisites: MAT 080
Corequisites: MAT USA S
This course provides an intense study of the topics which are fundamental to the study of calculus. Emphasis is placed on functions J*
and their graphs with special attention to polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, and analytic _0
trigonometry. Upon completion, students should be able to solve practical problems and use appropriate models for analysis and
prediction. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Mathematics.
MAT175A Precalculus Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: MAT 080
Corequisites: MAT 175
This course is a laboratory for MAT 175. Emphasis is placed on experiences that enhance the materials presented in the class. Upon
completion, students should be able to solve problems, apply critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectiveh'. This
course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
MAT 263 Brief Calculus 3 0 3
Prerequisites: MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 175
Corequisites: MAT 263A
This course is designed for students needing only one semester of calculus. Topics include functions, graphing, differentiation, and
integration with emphasis on applications drawn from business, economics, and biological and beha\noral sciences. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of basic calculus and technology to solve problems and to analyze
and communicate results. This course has been approved to satisf\- the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education
core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
MAT263A Brief Calculus Lab 0 2 1
Prerequisites: MAT 161, MAT 171, or MAT 175
Corequisites: MAT 263
This course is a laboratory for MAT 263. Emphasis is placed on experiences that enhance the materials presented in the class. Upon
completion, students should be able to solve problems, apply critical thinking, work in teams, and communicate effectively. This course
has been approved to satisfy* the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabUit)- as a premajor and/or elective
course requirement
MAT 271 Calculus I 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 172 or MAT 175
Corequisites:
This course covers in depth the differential calculus portion of a three-course calculus sequence. Topics include limits, continuity,
derivatives, and integrals of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable, with applications. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply differentiation and integration techniques to algebraic and transcendental functions. This course has been
approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/ mathematics.
MAT 272 Calculus II 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 271
Corequisites:
Tfiis course provides a rigorous treatment of integration and is the second calculus course in a three-course sequence. Topics include
applications of definite integrals, techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, improper integrals, infinite series, conic sections,
parametric equations, polar coordinates, and differential equations. Upon completion, students should be able to use integration and
approximation techniques to solve application problems. This course has been approved to satisf\- the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
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MAT 273 Calculus III 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 272
J2 Corequisites:
This course covers the calculus of several variables and is third calculus course in a three-course sequence. Topics include functions
of several variables, partial derivatives, muldple integrals, solid analytical geometry, vector-valued functions, and line and surface
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MEDICAL ASSISTING
^ Class Lab Credit
^ MED 121 Medical Terminology I 3 0 3
^ Prerequisites: RED 090
^J Corequisites:
This course introduces prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used in the language of medicine. Topics include medical vocabulary and the
terms that relate to the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students
should be able to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders.
MED 122 Medical Terminology II 3 0 3
Prerequisites: MED 121
Corequisites:
This course is the second in a series of medical terminology courses. Topics include medical vocabulary and the terms that relate to
the anatomy, physiology, pathological conditions, and treatment of selected systems. Upon completion, students should be able to
pronounce, spell, and define medical terms as related to selected body systems and their pathological disorders. ■ ^^ '
MARKETING AND RETAILING
Class Lab Credit
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: RED 090
This course introduces principles and problems of marketing goods and services. Topics include promotion, placement, and pricing
strategies for products. Upon completion, students should be able to apply marketing principles in organizational decision making.
MKT 123 Fundamentals of Selling 3 0 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course is designed to emphasize the necessity of selling skills in a modern business environment. Emphasis is placed on sales
techniques involved in various types of selling situations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding
of the techniques covered. This class is restricted to Financial Services majors only, and must be taken online through FTCC.
MKT 223 Customer Service 3 0 3 '
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course stresses the importance of customer relations in the business world. Emphasis is placed on learning how to respond to
complex customer requirements and to efficiendy handle stressful situations. Upon completion, smdents should be able to demonstrate
he ability to handle customer relations. This class is restricted to Financial Services majors only, and must be taken online throu^ FTCC
MAINTENANCE
Class Lab Credit
MNT 110 Intro to Maint Procedures 13 2
Prerequisites: MNT 165
Corequisites:
This course covers basic maintenance fundamentals for power transmission equipment. Topics include equipment inspection,
lubrication, alignment, and other scheduled maintenance procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
knowledge of accepted maintenance procedures and practices according to current industry standards.
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MNT 131 Metalworking Processes 2 3 3
Prerequisites: ^
Corequisites: §*
This course introduces the standard practices that are found in a metal workshop. Topics include the proper care/use of basic hand ,§
tools and precision measuring instruments and layout procedures/operation of lathes, drill presses, grinders, milling machines, and
power saws. Upon completion, students should be able to work safely in the metal workshop and use basic metalworking equipment.
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MNT 150 Basic Building Maintenance 13 2 ^
Prerequisites: (^
Corequisites: ^
This course introduces the basic skills of building maintenance. Topics include basic carpentry and masonry skills including forming, ^
framing, la\ing block to a line, repairing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic carpentry- g
and masonry skiUs in a maintenance setting. _©
MNT 165 Mechanicallndustrial Sys 13 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers mechanical components used in industrial machine operation. Emphasis is placed on mechanical drives, belts,
gears, couplings, electrical drives, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding
of industrial machines and be able to maintain this equipment.
MNT 240 Indust Equip Troubleshoot 13 2
Prerequisites: MNT 110
Corequisites:
This course covers the various serx-ice procedures, tools, instruments, and equipment necessary to analyze and repair topical industrial
equipment. Emphasis is placed on electro-mechanical and fluid power equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and repair, including
common techniques and procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.
MUSIC
Class Lab Credit
MUS 110 Music Appreciation 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western world. Emphasis is placed on the elements of music, terminology, composers,
form, and st^ie within a historical perspective. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in basic listening and
understanding of the art of music. There may be additional, though nominal costs to attend required concerts. This course has been
approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
Class Lab Credit
NET 110 Networking Concepts 2 2 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces students to the networking field. Topics include network terminology and protocols, local-area nenvorks, wide-
area networks, OS! model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students
should be able to perform tasks related to networking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP
Protocols.
NET 125 Networking Basics 14 3
Prerequisites: CIS 070, MAT 060
Corequisites: RED 090, CIS 110
This course introduces the networking field. Emphasis is placed on nerv^'ork terminology and protocols, local-area networks, uide-
area networks, OSI model, cabling, router programming, Ethernet, IP addressing, and network standards. Upon completion, students
should be able to perform tasks related to nerworking mathematics, terminology, and models, media, Ethernet, subnetting, and TCP/IP
Protocols.
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Class Lab Credit
^ NOS 110 Operating System Concepts 2 3 3
© Prerequisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 or CIS 113
ii4 Corequisites:
.■Q"^ This course introduces students to a broad range of operating system concepts, including installation and maintenance. Emphasis is
^ place on operating system concepts, management, maintenance, and resources required. Upon completion of this course, students will
<p have an understanding of OS concepts, installation, management, maintenance, using a variet}' of operating systems.
^ NOS 130 Windows Single User 2 2 3
^ Prerequisites: NOS 110 or CET 211
5 Corequisites:
a This course introduces operating system concepts for single-user systems. Topics include hardware management, file and memory
^^ management, system configuration/optimization, and utilities. Upon completion, students should be able to perform operating systems
functions at the support level in a single-user environment.
NOS 230 Windows Admin I 2 2 3
Prerequisites: NOS 130
Corequisites:
This course covers the installation and administration of a Windows Server network operating system. Topics include managing and
maintaining physical and logical devices, access to resources, the server environment, managing users, computers, and groups, and
Managing/Implementing Disaster Recovery. Upon completion, students should be able to manage and maintain a Windows Server
environment.
NURSING
Courses within the RCC program must be successfully completed no later than the sequence outlined in the program description in
this catalog. The following course descriptions' pre-and co-requisites may reflect state minimums and RCC specific requirements.
Class Lab CUnical Credit
NURlOl Practical Nursing I 7 6 6 11
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Practical Nursing program
Corequisites: MAT 110, BIO 163
This course introduces concepts as related to the practical nurse's caregiver and discipline-specific roles. Emphasis is placed on the
nursing process, legal/ethical/professional issues, wellness/iUness patterns, and basic nursing skills. Upon completion, smdents should
be able to demonstrate beginning understanding of nursing process to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse clients
throughout the life span. Areas of concentration include: math concepts with introductory pharmacology, basic nutrition, beginning
computer skills and medical-surgical focus on gerontology, surgery, pain management and respiratory system. This is a diploma-level
course.
NUR102 Practical Nursing II 8 0 12 12
Prerequisites: NUR 101, MAT 110, BIO 163
Corequisites: PSY 110, ENG 111
This course includes more advanced concepts as related to the practical nurse's caregiver and discipline-specific roles. Emphasis is placed
on the nursing process, delegation, cost effectiveness, legal/ethical/professional issues, and weUness/iUness patterns. Upon completion,
students should be able to begin participating in the nursing process to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse clients
throughout the life span. Areas of concentration include: advanced pharmacology, applied nutrition, computer applications, maternal-
child nursing and medical-surgical focus on cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, gastro intestinal, endocrine and integumentary systems.
This is a diploma-level course.
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NUR103 Practical Nursing III 6 0 12 10
Prerequisites: NUR 102, MAT 110, BIO 163, PSY 110, ENG 111 ^
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This course focuses on use of nursing/related concepts by practical nurses as providers of care/members of discipline in collaboration ,§
with health team members. Emphasis is placed on the nursing process, wellness/illness patterns, entrv-level issues, accountabUiti,', J*
advocacy, professional development, evolving technology, and changing health care delivery systems. Upon completion, students '^J^
should be able to use the nursing process to promote/maintain/restore optimum health for diverse clients throughout the life span. ^^
Areas of concentration include: pharmacological and nutritional integration, computer sldil evaluation, medical-surgical focus on S
eyes/ears, genitourinary/reproductive, neurological systems; leadership delegation; emergency/disaster, ps\'chiatric and oncological (^
nursing. This is a diploma-level course. ^^
NUR 111 Intro to Health Concepts 4 6 6 8 g
Prerequisites: Admission to ADN Program .O
Corequisites: ENG 111, BIO 168, CIS 113
This course introduces the concepts u-ithin the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the
concepts within each domain including medication administration, assessment, nutrition, ethics, interdisciplinary teams, informatics,
evidence-based practice, individual-centered care, and qualirv improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to pro\'ide
safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified m this course.
NUR 112 Health-Illness Concepts 3 0 6 5
Prerequisites: NUR 111, BIO 168, CIS 113
Corequisites: NUR 113, PSY 110, BIO 169
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis
is placed on the concepts of acid-base, metabolism, cellular regulation, oxygenation, infection, stress/coping, health-wellness-illness,
communication, caring interventions, managing care, safetT,', quality- improvement, and informatics. Upon completion, students should
be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 113 FamUy Health Concepts 3 0 6 5
Prerequisites: NUR 111, ENG 111, BIO 168, CIS 113
Corequisites: NUR 112, PSY 110, BIO 169
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis
is placed on the concepts of oxygenation, sexuality; reproduction, grief/loss, mood/affect, behaviors, development, family, health-
wellness-illness, communication, caring interventions, managing care, safety, and advocacy. Upon completion, students should be able
to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 114 HoUstic Health Concepts 3 0 6 5
Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 112, BIO 168, BIO 169,
CIS 113, PSY 110, ENG 111
Corequisites:
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis
is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, inflammation, sensory perception, stress/coping, mood/affect, cognition,
self, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, and safet}'. Upon completion, students should be
able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
NUR 211 Health Care Concepts 3 0 6 5
Prerequisites: NUR 111 and completion of all first-year
curriculum courses
Corequisites: ENG 114, HSC 140, NUR 212
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis
is placed on the concepts of cellular regulation, perfusion, infection, immunity', mobilit}', comfort, behaviors, health-wellness-illness,
clinical decision-making, caring interventions, managing care, and safet\'. Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe
nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
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NUR 212 Health System Concepts 3 0 6 5
Prerequisites: NUR 111 and completion of all first-year
curriculum courses
Corequisites: ENG 114, HSC 140, NUR 211
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis
is placed on the concepts of grief/loss, violence, health-wellness-illness, collaboration, managing care, safety, advocacy, legal issues,
policy, healthcare systems, ethics, accountability, and evidence-based practice. Upon completion, students should be able to provide
safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
•S NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts 4 3 15 10
^ Prerequisites: NUR 111, NUR 112, NUR 113, NUR 114,
^ NUR 211, NUR 212
g Corequisites: Humanities Elective
r_j This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is
placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-weDness-illness,
professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality, individualized, entry level nursing care.
NUR 214 Nsg Transition Concepts 3 0 3 4
Prerequisites: Admission to LPN Advanced Placement Option
Corequisites: CIS 113
This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the LPN transitions
to the ADN role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced-based practice, quality improvement,
communication, safet)', interdisciplinary team, clinical decision-making, informatics, assessment, caring, and health-wellness-illness.
Upon completion, students should be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating the concepts identified in this course.
OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
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OST 131 Keyboarding 1 2 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers basic keyboarding skills. Emphasis is placed on the touch system, correct techniques, and development of speed
and accuracy. Upon completion, students should be able to key at an acceptable speed and accuracy level using the touch system.
OST 134 Text Entry & Formatting 2 2 3
Prerequisites: OST 136, OST 164
Corequisites:
This course is designed to provide skills needed to increase speed, improve accuracy, and format documents. Topics include letters,
memos, tables, and business reports. Upon completion, students should be able to produce documents and key timed writings at
speeds commensurate with employability.
OST 136 Word Processing 2 2 3
Prerequisites: CIS 070, OST 131
Corequisites:
This course is designed to introduce word processing concepts and applications. Topics include preparation of a variety of documents
and mastery of specialized software functions. Upon completion, students should be able to work effectively in a computerized word
processing environment.
OST 137 OfHce Software Applications 2 2 3
Prerequisites: OST 136, CIS 110
Corequisites:
This course introduces the concepts and functions of software that meets the changing needs of the community. Emphasis is placed
on the terminology and use of software through a hands-on approach. Upon completion, students should be able to use software in
a business environment.
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OST148 Med Coding BiUing & Insu 3 0 3
Prerequisites: RED 090
Corequisites: §*
This course introduces fundamentals of medical coding, billing, and insurance. Emphasis is placed on the medical biUing cvcle to .^
include third part\- payers, coding concepts, and form preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the life cycle J*
of and accurately complete a medical insurance claim. 'IS^
OST149 Med Legal Issues 3 0 3 ^
Prerequisites: RED 090 Q
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This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on ^
the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and >J
medical practice liabilit)'. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and _©
accepted ethical beha\'ior. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Medical Office Systems Technology concentration
in the Office Systems Technology program.
OST 164 Text Editing Applications 3 0 3
Prerequisites: OST 131
Corequisites: OST 136
This course provides a comprehensive study of editing skiUs needed in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation,
sentence structure, proofreading, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to use reference materials to compose and
edit text. Additional emphasis is placed on increasing keyboarding skills, and upon completion, smdents should be able to use reference
materials to compose and edit text.
OST 184 Records Management 2 2 3
Prerequisites: CIS 110
Corequisites:
This course includes the creation, maintenance, protection, securit)-, and disposition of records stored in a varieD.- of media forms.
Topics include alphabetic, geographic, subject, and numeric filing methods. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and
maintain a records management system.
OST 201 Medical Transcription I 3 2 4
Prerequisites: OST 136
Corequisites: MED 122 or OST 142; OST 164
This course introduces dictating equipment and typical medical dictation. Emphasis is placed on efficient use of equipment, dictionaries,
PDRs, and other reference materials. Upon completion, smdents should be able to efficiendy operate dictating equipment and to accurately
transcribe a variet\' of medical documents in a specified time. This course is intended for diploma programs.
OST 202 Medical Transcription II 3 2 4
Prerequisites: OST 201
Corequisites:
This course provides additional practice in transcribing documents from various medical specialties. Emphasis is placed on increasing
transcription speed and accuracy and understanding medical procedures and terminology. Upon completion, students should be able
to accurately transcribe a variet}- of medical documents in a specified time. This course is intended for diploma programs.
OST 236 Adv Word/ Information Proc 2 2 3
Prerequisites: OST 136
Corequisites:
This course develops proficiency in the utilization of advanced word/information processing functions. Emphasis is placed on
advanced word processing features. Upon completion, smdents should be able to produce a varierv' of complex business documents.
OST 243 Med Office Simulation 2 2 3
Prerequisites: OST 131, OST 148
Corequisites: OST 247
This course introduces medical systems used to process information in the automated office. Topics include traditional and electronic
information resources, storing and retrieving information, and the billing cvcle. Upon completion, students should be able to use the
computer accurately to schedule, bill, update, and make corrections. This course is a unique concentration requirement in the Medical
Office Systems Technology concentration in the Office Systems Technology program.
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OST247 Procedure Coding 12 2
Prerequisites: MED 121 or OST 141
^ Corequisites:
This course provides in-depth coverage of procedural coding. Emphasis is placed on CPT and HCPCS coding systems. Upon
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^ Prerequisites: MED 121 or OST 141
^ Corequisites:
^ This course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic coding. Emphasis is placed on ICD coding system. Upon completion, students
^ should be able to properly code diagnoses in a medical facility. ^
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OST 249 CPC Certification 3 2 4
Prerequisites: OST 247, OST 248
Corequisites:
This course provides instruction that will prepare students to sit for the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) CPC
Exam. Topics include diagnostic and procedural coding. Upon completion, students should be able to sit for the AAPC CPC Exam.
OST 286 Professional Development 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course covers the personal competencies and qualities needed to project a professional image in the office. Topics include
interpersonal skills, health lifest\'les, appearance, attitude, personal and professional growth, multiculmral awareness, and professional
etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate these attributes in the classroom, office, and society.
OST 289 Administrative Office Mgt 2 2 3
Prerequisites: OST 164 and either OST 134 or OST 136
Corequisites:
This course is designed to be a capstone course for the office professional and provides a working knowledge of modern office
procedures. Emphasis is placed on scheduling, telephone procedures, travel arrangements, event planning, office design, and
ergonomics. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment.
PHLEBOTOMY
Class Lab Clinical Credit
PBTIOO Phlebotomy Technology 5 2 0 6
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Phlebotomy Technology Program
Corequisites: PBT 101
This course provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic
testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safet)' and universal precautions, health care delivery systems ,
patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
competence in the theoretical comprehension of phlebotomy techniques. This is a certificate-level course.
PBT 101 Phlebotomy Practicum 0 0 9 3
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Phlebotomy Technology Program
Corequisites: PBT 100
This course provides supervised experience in the performance of venipuncture and microcoUection techniques in a clinical facilit}'.
Emphasis is placed on patient interaction and application of universal precautions, proper collection techniques, special procedures,
specimen handling, and data management. Upon completion, smdents should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for
specimen collections on patients in various health care settings. This is a certificate-level course.
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PLUMBING
Class Lab Credit ^
PLU 111 Intro to Basic Plumbing 13 2 8
Prerequisites: "^^
Corequisites: i^
This course introduces basic plumbing tools, materials, and tlxtures. Topics include standard tools, materials, and fixtures used in basic ?*
plumbing systems and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of a basic V*
plumbing svstem. ^
PROCESS CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION ^
Class Lab Credit ^
PCI 264 Process Control with PLCs 3 3 4 ^
Prerequisites: ELC 128 C>
Corequisites:
This course introduces automatic process control implemented with PLC technology. Topics include interfacmg and controlling
advanced PID control loops and devices using various PLC-based systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
an understanding of advanced applications of process control and instrumentation systems with PLC-based devices.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Class Lab Credit
PEDllO Fit and WeU for Ufe 1 2 2
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course is designed to investigate and apply the basic concepts and principles of lifetime ph\sical fitness and other health-related
factors. Emphasis is placed on wellness through the study of nutrition, weight control, stress management, and consumer facts (.)n
exercise and fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to plan a personal, lifelong fimess program based on individual needs,
abilities, and interests. This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive ^■Vrticulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective
course requirement
PEDlll Physical Fitness I 0 3 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course provides an individualized approach to physical fimess utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the
scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion, students should be able to
set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement
PED 112 Physical Fitness II 0 3 1
Prerequisites: PED 111
Corequisites:
This course is an intermediate-level fitness class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in
developing body systems. Upon completion, students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fimess
program. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course
requirement
PED 113 Aerobics I 0 3 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fimess involving continuous, rh\thmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing
cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility and on safety precautions. Upon completion, students should be able to select and
implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program. This course has been approved to sarisf}- the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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FED 115 Step Aerobics I 0 3 1
Prerequisites:
J2 Corequisites:
- This course introduces the fundamentals of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on basic stepping up and down on an adjustable
platform; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, floor, and abdominal exercises. Upon completion, students should be able to
i(^ participate in basic step aerobics. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major
^ and/or elective course requirement.
^ FED 117 Weight Training I 0 3 1
^ Prerequisites:
^ Corequisites:
^ This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and
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muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program. This course
Cj has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
FED 119 Circuit Training 0 3 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the skills necessary to participate in a developmental fitness program. Emphasis is placed on the circuit training
method which involves a series of conditioning timed stations arranged for maximum benefit and variety. Upon completion, students
should be able to understand and appreciate the role of circuit training as a means to develop fitness. This course has been approved
to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
FED 120 Walking for Fitness 0 -3 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces fimess through walking. Emphasis is placed on stretching, conditioning exercises, proper clothing, fluid needs,
and injury prevention. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in a recreational walking program. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
FED 121 Walk, Jog, Run 0 3 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on
walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate
the benefits derived from these activities. This course has been approved to satisfi' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-
major and/or elective course requirement.
FED 122 Yoga I 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the basic discipline of yoga. Topics include proper breathing, relaxation techniques, and correct body positions.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the procedures of yoga. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
FED 123 Yoga II 0 2 1
Prerequisites: FED 122
Corequisites:
This course introduces more detailed aspects of the discipline of yoga. Topics include breathing and physical postures, relaxation, and
mental concentration. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate advanced procedures of yoga. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
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PED 125 Self-Defense Beginning 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blocks, punches,
and kicks as well as non-physical means of self-defense. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense
techniques of a physical and non-physical nature. This course has been approved to sadsfj' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
PED 128 Golf-Beginning 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of golf. Topics include the proper grips, stance, alignment, swings for the short and long
game, putting, and the rules and etiquette of golf Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic golf shots and
demonstrate knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
PED 130 Tennis-Beginning 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and court plav. Upon completion,
students should be able to play recreational tennis. This course has been approved to satisfy- the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
PED 137 Badminton 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the fundamentals of badminton. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, clears, drops, drives, smashes, and the
rules and strategies of singles and doubles. Upon completion, students should be able to apply these skills in placing situations. This
course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
PED 139 BowUng-Beginning 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the fundamentals of bowhng. Emphasis is placed on ball selection, grips, stance, and delivery along with rules
and etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational bowling. This course has been approved to
satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. A fee for the use of bowling lanes
and equipment is collected at the first class.
PED 142 Lifetime Sports 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course is designed to give an overview of a variety of sports activities. Emphasis is placed on the skills and rules necessary to
participate in a variety of lifetime sports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance
of participating in lifetime sports activities. This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-
major and/or elective course requirement.
PED 143 VolleybaU-Beginning 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and
the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, smdents should be able to participate in recreational volleyball. This course
has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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FED 144 VoUeyball-Intermediate 0 2 1
Prerequisites: FED 143
<*) Corequisites:
This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies
and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball. This course has been approved to
i(^ satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
^ FED 145 BasketbaU-Beginning 0 2 1
-§i Frerequisites:
^ Corequisites:
^ This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game
^ strategj". Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational basketball. This course has been approved to satisfy
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the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
FED 147 Soccer 0 2 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and fundamental skills. Upon completion, students
should be able to participate in recreational soccer. This course has been approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
FED 150 Baseball-Beginning 0 3 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course covers the fundamentals of baseball. Emphasis is placed on skiU development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game
strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational baseball. This course has been approved to satisfy
the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabilit}' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
FED 152 Swimming-Beginning 0 2 1
Frerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course is designed for non-swimmers and beginners. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence in the water, learning water
safet)', acquiring skUls in floating, and learning elementary strokes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safety
skills and be able to tread water, back float, and use the crawl stroke for 20 yards. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
FED 154 Swimming for Fitness 0 3 1
Prerequisites: FED 152 or permission of instructor
Corequisites:
This course introduces lap swimming, aquacises, water activities, and games. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular efficiency
through aquatic exercise. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an individualized aquatic fitness program. This course
has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
FED 155 Water Aerobics 0 3 1
- Frerequisites: ^
Corequisites:
This course introduces rhythmic aerobic activities performed in water. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular fimess levels,
muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibilit}'. Upon completion, students shotUd be able to participate in an individually-paced
exercise program. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective
course requirement.
FED 165 Sport Science as a Career 3 0 3
Frerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course provides students with foundational knowledge about the study of physical activity and career opportunities within the
discipline. Emphasis wiU be placed on the role of physical activity, the subdiscipUnes of the field, and possible career choices. Upon
completion, students should have an understanding of the subdisciplines and employment opportunities within an Exercise and Sport
Science program. Tliis course satisfies the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
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PHYSICS
Class Lab Credit
PHY 110 Conceptual Physics 3 0 3
Prerequisites: MAT 070 and RED 090
Corequisites: PHY llOA
This course provides a conceptually-based exposure to the fundamental principles and processes of the physical world. Topics include
basic concepts of morion, forces, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of matter and the universe. Upon completion,
students should be able to describe examples and applications of the principles studied. This course has been approved for transfer
under the CAA as a general education course in Namral Science.
PHY llOA Conceptual Physics Lab
Prerequisites: MAT 070 and RED 090
Corequisities: PHY 110 0 2 1
This course is a laboratory for PHY 1 10. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110.
Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in PHY 110. Upon completion, smdents should be
able to apply the laboratory experiences to the concepts presented in PHY 110. This course has been approved for transfer under the
CAA as a general education course in Namral Science.
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PED210 Team Sports 0 3 1
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: §*
This course introduces the fundamentals of popular Amencan team sports. Emphasis is placed on rules, equipment, and motor skills ,§
used in various sports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the sports covered. This course has J*
been approved to satisfy- the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement. '^S^
PED211 New Games 0 2 1 ^
Prerequisites: (^
Corequisites: ^^
This course includes explanation, demonstration, and participation in games that provide an alternative to traditional sports. Emphasis ?>
is placed on pla\ing for pleasure rather than for competitive purposes. Upon completion, smdents should be able to participate and J§
lead others in participating in non-competitive games. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation ^O
Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.
PHILOSOPHY
Class Lab Credit
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites:
This course introduces fundamental issues in philosophy considering the views of classical and contemporarj' philosophers. Emphasis
is placed on knowledge and belief, appearance and realirv, determinism and free wUl, faith and reason, and justice and inequality'. Upon
completion, smdents should be able to identify, analyze, and critique the philosophical components of an issue. This course has been
approved to satisfy' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 111
Corequisites:
This course introduces theories about the namre and foundations of moral judgments and applications to contemporary moral issues.
Emphasis is placed on utiUtariamsm, rule-based ethics, existentialism, relativism versus objectivism, and egoism. Upon completion,
students should be able to apph' various ethical theories to indi\'idual moral issues such as euthanasia, abortion, crime and punishment,
and justice. This course has been approved to satisf}' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement
in humanities/fine arts.
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PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics 3 2 4
Prerequisites: MAT 121, 161, 171 or 175
<2 Corequisites:
- This algebra/trigonometry-based course introduces fundamental physical concepts as applied to engineering technology fields. Topics
include systems of units, problem-solving methods, graphical analysis, vectors, motion, forces, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy,
^^ power, momentum, and properties of matter. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles studied to applications
1^ in engineering technologv fields.
^ PHY 151 CoUege Physics I 3 2 4
^ Prerequisites: MAT 161, MAT 171 or MAT 175
^ Corequisites:
^ This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the
^ physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vectors, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, fluid
Cj mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and
display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
PHY 152 CoUege Physics II 3 2 4
Prerequisites: PHY 151
Corequisites:
This course uses algebra- and trigonometry-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the
physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces,
magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and Ught. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display anal}Tdcal problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This
course has been approved to satisf}' the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural
sciences/mathematics.
PHY 251 General Physics I 3 3 4
Prerequisites: MAT 271
Corequisites: MAT 272
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics
include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics,
periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the
principles involved and display analytical problem-solving abilit)' for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy' the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
PHY 252 General Physics II 3 3 4
Prerequisites: MAT 272, PHY 251
Corequisites:
This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics
include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields,
electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/mathematics.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Class Lab Credit
POL 120 American Government 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course is a study of the origins, development, structure, and functions of American national government. Topics include the
constitutional framework, federalism, the three branches of government including the bureaucracy', civil rights and liberties, political
participation and behavior, and policy formation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the
basic concepts and participatory processes of the American political system. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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PSYCHOLOGY g
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PSYlOl AppUed Psychology 3 0 3 '^
Prerequisites: ^"^^
Corequisites: ^
This course introduces the basic principles of psvchologv as thev apply to daily life. Topics include perception, emotions, motiyation, ^
adjustment, behayior management, communication, and related topics that promote growth and deyelopment on the job and in one's
personal life. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles learned in this class to everyday li\'ing. This course is
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intended for certificate and diploma programs. ^
PSYllO Life Span Development 3 0 3 ^
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090 C^
Corequisites:
This course pro\'ides an introduction to the study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the ph\'sical, cognitive,
and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate
knowledge of development across the life span and apply this knowledge to their specific field of stud\'.
PSY150 General Psychology 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course pro^^des an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology,
sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal beha\aor, personalit}- theory, social psychology, and other relevant
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. This course has
been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/beha%'ioral sciences.
PSY231 Forensic Psychology 3 0 3
Prerequisites: PSY 150
Corequisites:
This course introduces students to concepts which unite psychology and the legal system. Topics include defining competency, insanitT,;
involuntary commitment as well as introducing forensic assessment techniques, such as interviewing process, specialized assessments,
and collecting collateral information. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge in areas of forensic
psychology: risk assessment, criminal competencies, insanit)', psychopathology, and mentally disordered offenders. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferabilit)' as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
PSY 241 Developmental Psych 3 0 3
Prerequisites: PSY 150
Corequisites:
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to
the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Artictilation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology 3 0 3
Prerequisites: PSY 150
Corequisites:
This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives
of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major
disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as
demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.
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READING
Class Lab Credit
^ RED 080 Intro to College Reading 3 2 4
© Prerequisites: RED 070 or ENG 075
*^ Corequisites: CIS 070, ACA 115
."^ This course introduces effective reading and inferential thinking skills in preparation for RED 090. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary,
^ comprehension, and reading strategies. Upon completion, smdents should be able to determine main ideas and supporting details,
«*j recognize basic patterns of organization, draw conclusions, and understand vocabulary in context. This course does not satisfy the
^ developmental reading prerequisite for ENG 1 1 1 or ENG 1 1 1 A.
^ RED 090 Improved CoUege Reading 3 2 4
^ Prerequisites: RED 080 or ENG 085
^ Corequisites: CIS 070, ACA 115
^J This course is designed to improve reading and critical thinking skills. Topics include vocabulary enhancement; extracting implied
meaning; analyzing author's purpose, tone, and style; and drawing conclusions and responding to written material. Upon completion,
students should be able to comprehend and analyze college-level reading material. Specifically, students should be able to underline,
annotate, summarize text material, use lecture notes, and demonstrate comprehension by taking tests on "real" textbook content.
This course satisfies the developmental reading prerequisite for ENG 1 1 1 or ENG 1 1 1 A.
RELIGION
Class Lab Credit
REL 110 World ReUgions 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces the world's major religious traditions. Topics include primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism,
and Christianit)'. Upon completion, smdents should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in
humanities/fine arts.
REL 211 Intro to Old Testament 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrews with readings from the law, prophets, and other writings. Emphasis is placed
on the use of literary, historical, archeological, and cultural analysis. Upon completion, stadents should be able to use the tools of critical
analysis to read and understand Old Testament literamre. This course has been approved to satisf\' the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
All courses within the RCC program must be successfully completed no later than the sequence outlined in the program description
in this catalog. The following course descriptions' pre-and co-requisites reflect only state minimums and not RCC specific requirements.
Class Lab Clinical Credit
RCP 110 Intro to Respiratory Care 3 3 0 4
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy Program
Corequisites:
Tills course introduces the respiratory care profession. Topics include the role of the respiratory care practitioner, medical gas
administration, basic patient assessment, infection control, and medical terminology. Upon completion, smdents should be able to
demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. Additionally, the course wiU address
basic theories and corresponding applications related to physics and mathematics for the respiratory care practitioner.
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RCP 111 Therapeutics/Diagnostics 4 3 0 5
Prerequisites: RCP 110
Corequisites: RCP 113, RCP 133 8
This course is a continuation of RCP 110. Emphasis is placed on entry-level therapeutic and diagnostic procedures used in respiratory ,§
care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory' "^
evaluations. Discussion will include selection of modalities appropriate to the patient's pathophysiological condition as well as '^S^
therapeutic procedures and equipment utilized to deliver effective respiratory care. ^^
RCP 112 Patient Management 3 3 0 4 Q
Prerequisites: RCP 111 ^
Corequisites: RCP 114, RCP 115, RCP 144 g
This course provides entrv-level skiUs in adult/pediatric mechanical ventilation and respiratory care procedures in traditional and Jg
alternative settings. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic modalities and physiological etfects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, home .O
care, mechanical ventilation, and monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and
procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. The course focuses on initiating appropriate modalities, as well as evaluating
or modifying the respiratory care plan or life support appropriate to the patient's condition.
RCP 113 RCP Pharmacology 2 0 0 2
Prerequisites: RCP 110
Corequisites: RCP 111, RCP 133
This course covers the drugs used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on the uses, actions, indications,
administration, and hazards of pharmacological agents. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence though
written evaluations. Additionall)', the course wUl identif)' current pharmacological approaches used to treat most cardiopulmonary
diseases, dysfunctions, and abnormalities.
RCP 114 C-P Anatomy & Physiology 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: RCP 111
Corequisites: RCP 112, RCP 115, RCP 144
This course pro\'ides a concentrated study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology essential to the practice of respiratory care.
Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, acid/base balance, and blood gas interpretation. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluation. A focus will be placed on integrating
theory and clinical application of ventilation, perfusion, gas transport, diffusion, blood pH, homeostasis, hemodynamics, and the
heart-lung relationship.
RCP 115 C-P Pathophysiology 2 0 0 2
Prerequisites: RCP 111
Corequisites: RCP 112, RCP 114, RCP 144
This course introduces the etiology, pathogenesis, and physiology of cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders. Emphasis is placed on
clinical signs and symptoms along with diagnoses, complications, prognoses, and management. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluations. The course will additionally provide a comprehensive
overview of microbiology with an emphasis and focus on cardiopulmonar\' diseases.
RCP 133 RCP Clinical Practice I 0 0 9 3
Prerequisites: RCP 110
Corequisites: RCP 111, RCP 113
This course provides entrv-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. The course will tocus on the
development of basic clinical skills including patient assessment, infection control, medical gas therapy, documentation, and chart
review.
RCP 144 RCP CUnical Practice II 0 0 12 4
Prerequisites: RCP 133, RCP 111
Corequisites: RCP 112, RCP 114, RCP 115
This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. The course will focus on the
refinement of current skills and competencies plus new cardiopulmonary or patient care procedures introduced during the semester.
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"" RCP 152 RCP Clinical Practice III 0 0 6 2
Prerequisites: RCP 144
g Corequisites: RCP 210
^ This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion,
'•fi students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. The course will focus on the
^5L refinement of current skills and competencies plus new cardiopulmonary or patient care procedures introduced during the semester.
^ RCP 210 Critical Care Concepts 3 3 0 4
^ Prerequisites: RCP 112 ;
Q Corequisites: RCP 152
^ Tliis course provides further refinement of acute patient care and underlying pathophysiology. Topics include a continuation in the
^ study of mechanical ventilation, underlying pathophysiology, and introduction of critical care monitoring. Upon completion, students
^ should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. Advanced
r> cardiopulmonary procedures and clinical techniques will be examined, utilized, and interpreted to determine appropriate life support
measures or patient care plans.
RCP 211 Adv Monitoring/Procedures 3 3 0 4
Prerequisites: RCP 210
Corequisites: RCP 213, RCP 234
This course includes advanced information gathering and decision making for the respiratory care professional. Topics include advanced
cardiac monitoring and special procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate, design, and recommend appropriate
care plans through written and laboratory evaluations. Emphasis will be placed on comprehension and interpretation of invasive and
non-invasive diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures as well as consequent initiation or modification of therapeutic modalities.
RCP 213 Neonatal/Pediatric Concepts 2 0 0 2
Prerequisites: RCP 111, RCP 112
Corequisites: RCP 211, RCP 234
This course provides in-depth coverage of the concepts of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on neonatal
and pediatric pathophysiology and on the special therapeutic needs of neonates and children. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluations. Topics unique to pediatrics and neonatology will be
exaiTuned including anatomy and physiology, fetal development, clinical assessment, oxygen therapy, airway management, mechanical
ventilation, and resuscitation.
RCP 215 Career Prep-Adv Level 0 3 0 1
Prerequisites: RCP 211
Corequisites: RCP 223, RCP 248
Tliis course provides preparation for employment and the advanced-level practitioner credentialing exam. Emphasis is placed on
review of the NBRC Advanced-Level Practitioner Exam and supervision and management. Upon completion, smdents should be able
to successfully complete the appropriate self-assessment examinations and meet the requirements for employment. Students will be
required to successfully complete the NBRC written registry self-assessment examination during this course.
RCP 223 Special Practice Lab 0 3 0 1
Prerequisites: RCP 211
Corequisites: RCP 215, RCP 248
This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures
and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures
through laboratory evaluations. Students will be required to display competency with all laboratory procedures included in the
curriculum during this course, with emphasis on advanced-level procedures.
RCP 234 RCP CUnical Practice IV 0 0 12 4
Prerequisites: RCP 152
Corequisites: RCP 211, RCP 213
This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. The course will focus
on the refinement of current skills and competencies plus new cardiopulmonary or patient care procedures introduced during the
semester.
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RCP248 RCP CUnical Practice V 0 0 24 8
Prerequisites: RCP 234 ^
Corequisites: RCP 215, RCP 223 8
This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon ,§
completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. The course will focus J*
on the refinement of current skills and competencies plus new cardiopulmonary or patient care procedures introduced during the '^S^
semester. ^
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY Q
Class Lab Credit ^
SEC 110 Security Concepts 2 2 3 2
Prerequisites: NET 125 or NET 110 S
Corequisites:
This course introduces the concepts and issues related to securing information systems and the development of policies to implement
information securit\' controls. Topics include the historical view of networking and security; securit\' issues, trends, securit\' resources,
and the role of policy, people, and processes in information securit\'. Upon completion, students should be able to identify- information
security risks, create an information securirs' policy, and identif)' processes to implement and enforce policy.
SIMULATION & GAME DEVELOPMENT
Class Lab Credit
SGD 168 Mobile SG Programming 2 3 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the mobile simulation and game programming process. Topics include mobile simulation/game programming,
performance tuning, animation, sound ettects, music, and mobile netu'orks. Upon completion, student should be able to apply
simulation/game programming concepts to the creation of mobile simulations and games.
SOCIOLOGY
Class Lab Credit
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course introduces the scientific study of human society-, culture, and social interactions. Topics include socialization, research
methods, diversit}' and inequality', cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups,
and societies. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement
in social/behavioral sciences.
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
Corequisites:
This course covers the institution ot the family and other intimate relationships. Emphasis is placed on mate selection, gender roles,
sexualiu', communication, power and conflict, parenthood, diverse lifest\'les, divorce and remarriage, and economic issues. Upon
completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution and the social forces which influence its development
and change. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement
in social/behavioral sciences.
SPANISH
Class Lab Credit
SPA 110 Introduction to Spanish 2 0 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course provides an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation,
parts of speech, communicative phrases, culmre, and skills for language acquisition. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify and apply basic grammar concepts, display cultural awareness, and communicate in simple phrases in Spanish. This course is
recommended for smdents who have no prior foreign language experience to prepare them for success in SPA 111. This course does
not transfer.
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^"~ SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I 3 0 3
Prerequisites: ENG 090, RED 090
<2 Corequisites:
^ This course introduces tiie fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the
*>* development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing sidlls. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and
^^ respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate cultural awareness. This course has been approved
J,^ to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
^ SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II 3 0 3 ,
^^ Prerequisites: SPA 111
^ Corequisites:
^ This course is a continuation of SPA 1 1 1 focusing on the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context.
^ Emphasis is placed on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students
Cj should be able to comprehend and respond with increasing proficiency to spoken and written Spanish and demonstrate further cultural
awareness. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement
in humanities/fine arts.
SPA 161 Cultural Immersion 2 3 3
Prerequisites: SPA 111
Corequisites:
This course explores Hispanic culture through intensive study on campus and field experience in a host country or area. Topics include
an overview of linguistic, historical, geographical, sociopolitical, economic, and/or artistic concerns of the area visited. Upon
completion, students should be able to exhibit first-hand knowledge of issues pertinent to the host area and demonstrate understanding
of cultural differences. Tliis course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a
premajor and/or elective course requirement.
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I 3 0 3
Prerequisites: SPA 112
Corequisites:
This course provides a review and expansion of the essential skills of the Spanish language. Emphasis is placed on the study of
authentic and representative literary and cultural texts. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate effectively, accurately,
and creatively about the past, present, and future. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II 3 0 3'
Prerequisites: SPA 211
Corequisites:
This course provides a continuation of SPA 211. Emphasis is placed on the continuing study of authentic and representative literary
and cultural texts. Upon completion, sttidents should be able to communicate spontaneously and accurately with increasing complexity
and sophistication. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core
requirement in humanities/fine arts.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Courses within the RCC program must be successfully completed no later than the sequence oudined in the program description in
this catalog. The following course descriptions' pre-and co-requisites reflect only state minimums and not RCC specific requirements.
Class Lab Clinical Credit
SURllO Intro to Surg Tech 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Surgical Technology Program
Corequisites: SUR 111
This course provides a comprehensive study of the operative environment, professional roles, moral/legal/ethical responsibilities, and
medical communications used in surgical technology. Topics include historical development, professional behaviors, medical
terminology, interdepartmental/peer/relationships, operating room environment/safety, pharmacology, anesthesia, incision sites, and
physiology of wound healing. Upon completion, students should be able to apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics to the
operative environment.
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SUR 111 Periop Patient Care 5 6 0 7
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Surgical Technology Program ^^
Corequisites: SUR 110 §»
This course pro\'ides theoretical knowledge for the application of essential operative sldlls during the perioperative phase. Topics ,§
include surgical asepsis, sterilization/disinfection, and perioperative patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to J*
demonstrate the principles and practices of aseptic technique, sterile attire, basic case preparation, and other relevant skills. * t3^
SUR 122 Surgical Procedures I 5 3 0 6 ^
Prerequisites: SUR 110, SUR 111 Q
Corequisites: SUR 123 ».
This course introduces a comprehensive studv of surgical procedures in the following specialties: general, gastrointesnnal, ^
obstetncal/gvnecological, urological, otorhinolarvngologv, and plastics/reconstructive surgerv. Emphasis is placed on related surgical J*
anatomy, pathology, and procedures thereby enhancing theoretical knowledge of patient care, instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. ^O
Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical knowledge of the course topics.
SUR 123 SUR Clinical Practice I 0 0 21 7
Prerequisites: SUR 110, SUR 111
Corequisites: SUR 122
This course proxides clinical expenence \nth a varierv of penoperative assignments to build upon skills learned in SLR 111. Emphasis
is placed on the scrub and circulating roles of the surgical technologist including aseptic technique and basic case preparation for
selected surgical procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare, assist with, and dismande basic surgical cases in
both the scrub and circulating roles. The first two weeks of this clinical rotation will involve expenence in the central stenle processing
department.
SUR 134 Surgical Procedures II 5 0 0 5
Prerequisites: SUR 122
Corequisites: SUR 135, SUR 137
This course introduces orthopedic, neurosurgical, penpheral vascular, thoracic, cardiovascular, and ophthalmology surgical specialties.
Emphasis is placed on related surgical anatomy, pathology, and procedures thereby enhancing theoretical knowledge of patient care,
instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to correlate, integrate, and apply theoretical
knowledge of the course topics.
SUR 135 SUR Clinical Practice II 0 0 12 4
Prerequisites: SUR 123
Corequisites: SUR 134, SUR 137
This course pro\ndes clinical experience with a variet\' of perioperative assignments to build skills required for complex perioperative
patient care. Emphasis is placed on greater technical skills, critical thinking, speed, efficiency, and autonomy in the operative setting.
Upon completion, students should be able to function in the role of an entry-level surgical technologist.
SUR 137 Prof Success Prep 10 0 1
Prerequisites: SUR 122
Corequisites: SUR 134, SUR 135
This course provides job-seeking skills and an overview of theoretical knowledge in preparation for certification. Topics include test-
taking strategies resume preparation, and interviewing techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a resume,
demonstrate appropriate interview techniques, and identif\' strengths and weaknesses in preparation for certification.
SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES
SST 140 Green Building Concepts 13 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces green building design, LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and comparable
certifications, and their significance in modern building construction. Topics include LEED certification or similar rating systems,
energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality-, and sustainable building materials. Upon completion, students should be able to
incorporate ecological awareness and sustainable principles within the context of design and construction.
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"^ WEB TECHNOLOGIES
Class Lab Credit
^ WEB 111 Intro to Web Graphics 2 2 3
Q Prerequisites: CIS 070
'-S Corequisites: WEB 140
,Q«( This course introduces the creation of web graphics, and addressing problems peculiar to WWW display using appropriate software.
^ Topics include web graphics file t}pes, optimization, RGB color, web ty-pography, elementary' special effects, transparency, animation,
Jp slicing, basic photo manipulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to create graphics, such as
^s animated banners, buttons, backgrounds, logos, and manipulate photographic images for Web delivery.
^ WEB 140 Web Development Tools 2 2 3
S Prerequisites: CIS 070
^ Corequisites:
^J This course provides an introduction to web development software suites. Topics include the creation of web sites and applets using
web development software. Upon completion, students should be able to create entire web sites and supporting applets.
WEB 250 Database Driven Websites 2 2 3
Prerequisites: DBA 110, CIS 115
Corequisites:
This course introduces dynamic (database-driven) website development. Topics include the use of basic database CRUD statements
(create, read, update and delete) incorporated into web applications, as well as in software architecture principles. Upon completion,
students should be able to design and develop database driven web applications according to industry standards.
WELDING
Class Lab Credit
WLD112 Basic Welding Processes 13 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces basic welding and cutting. Emphasis is place on beads applied xxdth gases, mild steel fillers, and electrodes and
the capillary action of solder. Upon completion, students should be able to set up welding and oxy-fuel equipment and perform
welding, brazing, and soldering processes.
WLD115 SMAW (stick) PLATE 2 9 5
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the shielded metal arc (stick) welding process. Emphasis is placed on padding, fillet, and groove welds in
various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, students should be able to perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on
carbon plate with prescribed electrodes.
WLD117 Industrial SMAW 14 3
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces the SMAW (stick) process for joining carbon steel components for industrial applications. Topics include
padding, fillet, and groove welds in various positions with SMAW electrodes. Upon completion, student should be able to safely
perform SMAW fillet and groove welds on carbon steel plate with prescribed electrodes.
WLD121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/PIate 2 6 4
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
This course introduces metal arc welding and flux core arc welding processes. Topics include equipment setup and fillet
and groove weld with emphasis on applicadon of GMAW and FCAW electrodes on carbon steel plate. Upon completion,
students should be able to perform fillet welds on carbon steel with prescribed electrodes in the flat, horizontal, and
overhead positions.
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WLD131 GTAW (TIG) Plate 2 6 4
Prerequisites: ^
Corequisites: 5*
This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarit\', ,^
gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safet}', equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, "t*
students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials. 'rS^
WLD 141 Symbols & Specifications 2 2 3 §>
Prerequisites: (^
Corequisites: »^
This course introduces the basic symbols and specifications used in welding. Emphasis is placed on interpretation of lines, notes, ^
welding symbols, and specifications. Upon completion, students should be able to read and interpret symbols and specifications JJJ
commonh" used in welding. ^O
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Rockingham Community College Administration
Dr. Michael S. Helmick, President
Dr. Robert E. Lowdermilk III, Vice President for Student Development
Dr. Jan G. Overman, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Steven W. Woodruff, Vice President for Administrative Services
Dr. E. Anthony Gunn, Associate Vice President for FacUities and External Affairs
Dana Huskey, Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Professional Development
FACULTY AND STAFF
Alderman-Overby, Mea - Administrative Assistant
to the Dean, Division of Continuing Education
A.A., Rockingham Communitv' College
Allen, Peter - Assistant Professor, Biology
B.A., University of Massachusetts - Amherst;
M.A., University of California - Berkeley
Allis, Celeste - Professor & Dean of Sciences & Mathematics
B.S., University of South Carolina-Aiken;
M.S., Universit}' of South Carolina-Columbia
Bailey, Terry - Controller
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}' College
Baird, Caroline - Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}' College;
B.S.N., UNC-Greensboro; M.S.N., University of Virginia
Baum, Kenneth - Instructor, Chemistry
B.A., North Carolina State University;
M.S., UNC-Greenboro
Bell, Amy - Director, Student Support Services Program
B.A., Bennett College
M.S., North Carolina A&T State University
Benton, Deborah - Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College;
B.S.N., M.S.N., UNC-Greensboro
Bohannon, Deborah - Administrative Assistant,
Library Services
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Bouldin, Correy - Admissions Processing Specialist
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit)' College;
B.S., Strayer Universit)'
Brandon, Robert - Associate Professor, English;
English Department Chair
B.A., Virginia Intermont College;
M.A., East Tennessee State University;
Ph.D., UNC-Greensboro
Bridges, John - Groundskeeper
Brinkley, Vickie - Professor & Coordinator,
Early Childhood Education Program
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., UNC-Greensboro
Brisson, Lynn - Public Information Specialist
B.S.W., East CaroUna University
Brooks, Christopher - Instructor,
Computer-Integrated Machining
Machinist Diploma,
A.A., Rockingham Communit}' College
Bundy, Atticia - Assistant Director, Financial Aid
B.A., UNC-Chapel HiU; M.S., Ph.D., UNC-Greensboro
Burch, Paula - Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Eastern Kentucky Universitv';
M.A., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Byrd, Gina - Administrative Assistant to the
Vice President for Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Rockingham Community' College
Caldwell, Donna - Assistant Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
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Caple, Chandra - Director, Educational Partnerships
B.A., East Carolina Univerist)';
M.Ed., UNC-Greensboro
CardweU, III, Harry - Senior Custodian
A.A., Rockingham Community' College
Carter, Cathy - Records Specialist,
Division of Continuing Education
A.A.S., Rockingham Community CoUege
Carter, Timothy - Senior Custodian
Chappell, Joy - Human Resources/Payroll Assistant
A.A., Rockingham Community CoUege;
B.S., UNC-Charlotte;
M.S., North Carolina A & T State University
Crotts, Joev - Adult Basic Education/English as a
Second Language Coordinator
A.A.S., Alamance Community CoUege;
B.S., Appalachian State Universit\'
Cruise, Jonathan - Instructor, Industrial Technologies
Mechanical Drafting Diploma, Rockingham Community'
CoUege;
B.S., North Carolma A & T State University
Dalton, Diane - Instructor,
Computer Information Technology
B.S., M.S., Kansas State Universit)'
Dickerson, Lynne - Administrative Assistant
to the Vice President for Student Development
A.S., Rockingham Communir\' CoUege
Childrey, Dwight - Campus Security Officer
Chitwood, Vickie - Director,
Respiratory Therapy Program
A.S., Jefferson CoUeges of Health Sciences;
B.S., Old Dominion Universir\'
Citty, AngeUa - Instructor, Early ChUdhood Education
B.S., East Carolina Universit\';
M.A.T., University' of South CaroUna
CUfton, Gaye - Director, Development/Foundation
B.A., UNC-Greensboro
Coffee, Laura - Dean of Continuing Education
B.A., NX'ittenberg University;
M.S.W, University of Michigan
Comes, Mandy - Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., King CoUege; M.S., University of Toledo
Costa, Robert - Associate Professor, Business Administration
B.S., University of Southern Maine;
M.B.A., New Hampshire CoUege
Certified Management Accountant
Dodson, Lee - Professor, Social Sciences/Humanities
B.A., Duke University; M.A., VanderbUt University
Drake, Todd - Instructor, Fine Arts
B.A., UNC-Chapel HUl; M.FA., UNC-Greensboro
Dunbar, Thomas - Database Coordinator
A.A.S., Rockingham Community CoUege
Dunlap, Curtis - Information Systems Administrator
CompTIA Security-l-, Linux-I-; MCP, Microsoft
A.A.S., Rockingham Community CoUege
Durham, Kathy - Executive Assistant to the President
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit\' CoUege;
B.S., Limestone CoUege
Durham, Jason - Network Administrator
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit)' CoUege
Edwards, Anthony - Lead Instructor,
Electronics Engineering Technology
E.E.T Diploma
A.A.S., Rockingham Community- CoUege
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Edwards, Daniel - Computer Support Specialist
A.A.S., Alamance Communit)' College
Eley, Melanie - Director, Counseling Services
B.A., Lynchburg College;
M.S., North Carolina A&T State University
French, Lori - Associate Professor, Biology;
Science Department Chair
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas A & M University
Frohock, Teresa - Library Technical Assistant
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}' College
Elliott, Keith - Instructor, Electrical/Electronics
E.LM. Diploma, A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Evans, Cher\'l - Technology Specialist
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit)' College
Evans, Randy - Program Coordinator,
Fire and Rescue Services
Diploma, NC Fire College
Evans, Sarah - Financial Aid Specialist
B.S.B.A., UNC-Charlotte
Faulkner, Tonya - Administrative Assistant for
Student Support Ser\'ices
A.A.S., Central Piedmont Community College;
B.A., Queens Universit)';
M.A., High Point Universtiy
Ferguson, Gayle - Instructor, Medical Office Administration
B.A., Wake Forest Universit}'; B.H.S., Duke University
Foster- Williamson, S}'landa - Instructor,
Computer Systems Technology
B.S., Greensboro College;
M.S., North Carolina A &T State University;
Ed.D, North Carolina State Universit}'
Frazier, Mike - Professor & Dean of Industrial Technologies
E.I.M. Diploma,
Electronics Diploma, Rockingham Communit}' College;
A.A.S, Guilford Technical Community College;
B.S., Western Carolina University;
M.A., The George Washington University
Freeman, Anne Marie - Instructor, Psychology
B.A., Universit}' of Virginia;
M.A., Universit}' of Richmond; M.S.W., UNC-Charlotte
Galloway, Regeina - Director, Student Success Center
A.A., Rockingham Communit}' College;
B.A., High Point Universit}-;
M.S., North Carolina A&T State University
Gann, Sandra - Dean of Business Technologies
B.S., M.S., UNC-Greensboro
Gaston, Delia - Bookstore Manager
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}' College
Gomez, Mary - Technical Services Librarian
B.A., Fairmont State College;
M.S.L.S., UNC-Chapel Hill
Gunn, Anthony - Associate Vice President
for Facilities and External Affairs
B.A., UNC-Chapel HiU;
M.B.A., Ph.D., UNC-Greensboro
Hall, Susan - Administrative Services Assistant
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}- College
Hall, Vickie - Administrative Assistant to the Dean
of Industnal Technologies
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}' College
Hand, Diane - Receptionist/Switchboard Operator
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}- College
Harden, Patricia - Professor, Music/Art/Humanities and
Pottery Studio Coordinator
B.M., M.A., UNC-Greensboro
Harmon, James - Groundskeeper
Harmon, Jennifer - Purchasing Assistant
A.A.S., Rockingham Commumt}- College
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Haynes, Lynne - Associate Professor,
Health & Physical Education
B.S., Universit}' of Maine;
M.S., UNC-Greensboro
Helmick, Michael S. - President
A.A., University of South Florida;
B.S., University of West Florida;
M.S., Ed.D., East Tennessee State Universit)'
Hill, Bett}' - Administrative Assistant to the Dean
of Health Sciences
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}' CoUege
Hill, Tommiann - Coordinator,
Human Resources Development
A.A., Rockingham Communit\' College;
B.S., Guilford College;
M.Ed., Universit}' of Phoenix
Hooker, Alice - Registration Assistant
Hurley, Becky - Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Cameron University;
M.S., Oklahoma State University
Huskey, Dana - Associate Vice President for Human
Resources and Professional Development
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}' College;
B.S., UNC-Greensboro
Hux, Kenneth - Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.A., UNC-Greensboro; J.D., University of Tulsa
Hyler, Diane - Development/Foundation Assistant
Secretarial Science Certificate, Danville Communit}' College
Janczak, Gregory - Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Auburn University; M.A.T., Jacksonville University
Jordan, Bradlev - Program Coordinator,
Emergency Medical Services
EMT-Level I, EMT-Paramedic Certification
Key, John - Assistant Professor, Health & Physical Education
B.S., Appalachian State Universit}';
M.S., North Carolina A&T State Universit}'
Key, Sandee - Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., UNC-Greensboro;
M.S., North Carolina A&T State Universit}'
Kinton, Crystal - Clinical Coordinator,
Surgical Technology Program
Surgical Technology Diploma,
A.A., Rockingham Communit}' College
Knight, Jeffrey - Director, Physical Plant
A.S., Lees McRae College;
B.A., North Carolina State University
Lancaster, Laverne - Administrative Assistant
to the Dean of Humanities and Social Science
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Leebrick, Katherine - Administrative Assistant,
Nursing Department
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}' College;
B.A., Averett College
Leinecker, Richard - Associate Professor,
Computer Systems Technology
B.S., Western Carolina Universit}';
M.M., Cincinnati Conservatory-Ohio University
MCSD, MCSE Certificates
Lindsey, Margo - Director, Basic Skills
A.A.S., Guilford Technical Communit}' College;
B.A., UNC-Greensboro
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Johnson, Christopher - Student Life and
Athletics Program Assistant
B.A., Southeastern Universit}'
Jones, Jr., Thomas - Groundskeeper
Lowdermilk, III, Robert - Vice President
for Student Development
B.A., Guilford College;
M.Div., Duke University;
D.Min., Southeastern Baptist Theological
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Lowe, Linda - Assessment/Retention Specialist,
Basic Skills Program
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Mangione, Gale - Instructor, Cosmetology
A.A.S., Guilford Technical Community College
Mitchell, Ruth - Director, Center for Active Retirement
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University
Moore, Alvis - Senior Custodian
Machining Technology Diploma,
Welding Certificate, Rockingham Community College
Manning, Briana - Instructor, Mathematics
B.A., UNC-Greensboro;
M.S., North Carolina A&T State University
Marsh, Kristen - Assistant Director, Enrollment Services
B.A., North Carolina Wesleyan College;
M.A., Liberty University
Marshall, Barbara - Instructor, Developmental Reading
B.A., Radford University;
B.F.A., M.S.T., University of New Hampshire
Martin, Kathy - Administrative Assistant
to the Dean of Business Technologies
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit)' College
Martin, Margie - Instructor, Cosmetology
Diploma, Barbizon Beauty College
Moore, Carla - Registrar
B.A., M. Ed., James Madison University
Morris, Tiffany - Dean of Health Sciences
B.S.N., University of Virginia;
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Murphy, Lori - Instructor, Mathematics
B.A., M.E., UNC-Greensboro
Myers, Louella - Accounting Assistant
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Myrick, Dean - Director, Student Life and Athletics
B.S., Bluefield College; M.Ed., East Stroudsburg University
Nelson, Charlene - Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., North Carolina A&T State University
Martin, Wendy - Internal Auditor
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
McCann, Thomas - Senior Custodian/Groundskeeper
Norwood, Wayne - Groundskeeper
Norwood, Nancy - Campus Services Manager
A.A.S., Chowan College
Meeks, Charlotte - Coordinator, AT3
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College;
B.S., East Carolina Universit)'
Nunley, Juanita -Laboratory/ Clinical Coordinator, Nursing
B.S.N., North Carolina A&T State University;
M.S.N., UNC-Greensboro
Merritt, Kristin - Technical Support Specialist
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Miller, Leigh - Assistant Professor, Spanish
B.A., Davis and Elkins College;
M.A. West Virginia University
Mitchell, Pamela - Instructor, Basic Skills
B.S.H.E., UNC-Greensboro
Nyako, Felix - Professor, Business Administration
B.S., M.S., North Carolina A&T State University;
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education
(CAGS), Ed.D, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University
Oliver, Dawn-Michelle - Library Assistant
B.EA., M.L.S., UNC-Greensboro
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Osborne, Kevin - Director, Institutional Research and Planning Rohrbeck, Stephen - Counselor
B.S., UNC-Greensboro; B.A., University- of Wyoming;
M.B.A., Auburn University' - Montgomery M.A., Appalachian State Universit)'
Overby, Bradley - Lead Instructor,
Horticulture Technology
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Overman, Jan G. - Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S.N., M.S.N., East Carolina University
Ed.D., Appalachian State University
Rose, Michael A. - Public Services Librarian
B.A., UNC-Greensboro;
B.S., Western Carolina Universit}';
M.L.S., Indiana University-
Russell, Joyce - Professor & Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
B.A., M.A., UNC-Greensboro
Parrish, Gretchen - Director, Technology Support Services
B.S., M.S., UNC-Greensboro
Parrish, John - Purchasing Officer/Equipment Coordinator
B.S., North Carolina State University
Parrish, Timothy - Assistant Professor, English
B.A., M.A., James Madison University
Pecinich, Roxanne - Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., UNC-Greensboro
Saffold, Deanna - Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Nicholls State University
Satterfield, Derick - Director of Enrollment Services
B.S., North Carolina State L'mversir^-;
M.Ed., Western Carolina University
Sattier, Mark - Instructor, History
A.A., Front Range Communitj- College;
B.A., Colorado State University;
M.A., Universit\- of Connecticut
CO
Pokrzywa, Helen -Coordinator, Workforce Training
A.A., Rockingham Community- College;
B.S., Averett University
Price, William - Instructor, Accounting/
Business Administration
B.S., North Carolina State University;
M.B.A., UNC-Chapel HiU
Pryor, Kim - Director, Public Information
B.S., UNC-Greensboro
PulMam, Beth -Systems Administrator
A.A.S, Rockingham Community College;
B.S., UNC-Greensboro
Purgason, Angela - Bookstore Assistant
B.S., UNC-Greensboro
Rader, Marianna - Instructor, Psychology
B.A., Flagler College; M.A., University of North Florida
Shireman, Kimberly - Director, Library Services,
Gerald B. James Library
B.S., M.A., Miami University;
M.L.S., Universit)' of Arizona
Shropshire, Gary - Senior Custodian
Sigmon, Keith - Instructor, HVAC/R
HVAC Diploma, A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Sovars, William - Assistant Professor &
Lead Instructor, Industrial Systems Technology
A.S., Mitchell Community College;
B.S., Western Carolina University-
Speaks, Sandra - Senior Custodian
Sykes, Hannah - Instructor, English
B.A., Western Carolina University;
M.A. UNC-Greensboro
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Talbott, Marie - Administrative Assistant,
Early Childhood Education/Educational Partnerships
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Thomas, Ronald - Assistant Director, Physical Plant
HAC/R Technology Diploma,
Rocldngham Community College
Totten, Melissa - Assistant Professor,
Chemistry/Developmental Mathematics
B.S., Ithaca College; M.S., Universiu' of Illinois
Wilkerson, Howard - Senior Custodian
WLUard, Kaye - Administrative Assistant
to the Dean of Sciences & Mathematics
A.A.S., Rockingham Community- College
Williams, Daniel - Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy
A.A.S., Forsyth Technical Communitj' College
B.S., UNC-Charlotte
Williamson, Tiffany - Chief GED Examiner
B.S.B.A., UNC-Charlotte
Trent, Coe Ann - Director, Financial Aid
A.A.S., Buncombe Technical College;
B.A.S., Guilford College; M.Ed., UNC-Greensboro
Wilson, Christine, - Director of Distance Learning
B.S., UNC- Wilmington;
M.S., East Carolina University
Tulloch, Jennifer - Director,
Surgical Technology and Phlebotomy Programs
Surgical First Assistant Certificate
Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting;
Surgical Technology Diploma,
Rockingham Communit)' CoDege;
B.A., Elon CoUege
Woodruff, Steve - Vice President for Administrative Services
B.S.B.A., UNC-Chapel HiU; Certified PubUc Accountant
Wooster, Benjamin - Instructor, Philosophy
B.A., Kenyon College;
M.A., Case Western Reserve University;
Ph.D., Universit}' of Oregon
Wade, Anne - Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice and
Coordinator for Criminal Justice and
Basic Law Enforcement Training
A.A., Rockingham Communit}' College;
A.A.S., Guilford Technical Communit}' College;
B.A., UNC-Greensboro; B.A., UNC-Greensboro;
M.S., North Carolina A & T State Universit}-;
M.S., Andrew Jackson University
Walker, Amanda - Technician, Biology Laboratory
B. S., M.S., North Carolina State Universit}'
Waugh-EUis, Cristy - Assistant Professor, Spanish
B.A., M.A., West Virginia Universit}'
Weatherh; Fayia - Accounting Assistant
A.A.S., Rockingham Communit}' College
Wheeler, Cathy - Director, Small Business Center
B.A., Elon CoUege
Worrell, Donata - Assistant Professor,
Speech/Communications
B.A., Bluffton College;
M.A., UNC-Greensboro
Wray, Henry - Senior Custodian/Groundskeeper
Young, Elizabeth - Curriculum Assistant
A.A.S., Rockingham Community College
Young, Kelly - Learning Specialist, Smdent Support Services
B.A., M.A., Appalachian State Universit}'
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Index
Academic Honest)' Policy 75
Academic Probation 84
Academic Regulations 75
Academic Standing, Review Based Upon Program Change .84
Academic Suspension 84
Academic Technolog}', Tutoring and Testing Center 69
Academic Warning 84
Accreditation 6
Admission Policies and Procedures 13
Admission Procedure for Curriculum Programs 13
Steps In The Admission Process 13
Testing and Placement 15
Time Limits for Credit Acceptance 14
Transcript Guidelines for Financial Aid Applicants .15
Transcript Guidelines for Health Sciences Program
Applicants 15
Transcript Guidelines for Veteran Applicants 15
Waiver of Placement Tests/Developmental Courses 16
Admission Requirements for Curriculum Programs ... .13
Foreign Education Credits from Secondary and/or
Post-Secondary Institutions 17
High School Student Enrollment Options 16
Home Schooled Students 16
Non-Immigrant (F-1 Visa) Smdents 17
Admission Requirements for Special Circumstances . . .16
Re- Admitted (Former RCC) Curriculum Students . .16
Special Credit Students 16
Course Substitution 20
Credit by Exam 80
Credit through Education, Testing, and Other Educational
Experiences 20
Prerequisite and/or Co-requisite Requirements -
Equivalency Exemption 19
Student Records 19
The Open Door Policy 13
Adverse Weather 100
Advisement Services 65
Alcohol and Drugs 99
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 91
Application for Graduation 89
Class Attendance 64
Awards and Honors 11
Academic Excellence Award 11
Academic Honors 11
Dean's List 11
Outstanding Student Award 12
President's List 11
Who's Who Among Smdents in American Colleges and
Universities 12
Excellence in Teaching Award 11
Meritorious Service Award 11
Student Academic Honor Organizations 12
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society' 12
Sigma Delta Nu 12
Sigma Kappa Delta 12
Bachelor's Degree Options 103
Greensboro College 103
Birth through Kindergarten Education 103
Criminal Justice 103
Elementary Education 103
Winston-Salem State UniversiU' 103
Nursing 103
Board of Trustees 3
Bookstore 71
Calendar 5
Campus Alert 95
Campus Government and Student Life 70
Campus Map 4
Campus Securit}' 101
Career and Life Planning 66
CeU Phones 96
Student Change of Program 85
Recalculation of GPA for Program Change 85
Changes in Programs, Costs, Schedules, etc ■ 6
Student Code of Conduct 96
College Operating Hours 97
College Transfer Electives 186
College Transfer Programs of Study 179
Associate in Arts Degree 181
Associate in Fine Arts 185
Associate in Science 183
General Education Core Diploma in Arts 183
General Education Core Diploma in Science 184
Commencement 101
Continuing Education 104
Basic Skills Programs 106
Adult Basic Education (ABE) 106
Compensatory Education 106
English as a Second Language (ESL) 106
General Educational Development (GED) 106
Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) 105
The Center for Active Retirement (CAR) 107
Course Repeat Policy 104
Customized Training 105
Eaglemania 107
Human Resources Development (HRD) 104
Minor Enrollment Policy 104
Nursing Assistant 106
Occupational Extension 104
Self-Supporting Courses 107
Seniors Waiver Policy 104
Small Business Center 105
Rockingham Community College 261
Correspondence Directory 264
Counseling Services 66
Course Descriptions 188
Curriculum Programs of Study 108
Associate Degree 108
Associate in Applied Science 108
Certificate 108
Diploma 108
Distance Learning 97
Education Credit 56
Additional Financial Aid Information 59
Appeal Procedure 59
Department of Veterans Affairs 61
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy . . .58
Financial Aid Suspension/Termination 59
Financial Aid Warning/Probation 58
Lifetime Learning Credit 56
Loan Funds 57
Other Sources and Procedural Information 57
Electronic Signature Policy 102
Employer Guarantee 101
Evening Programs and Services 97
Facult)' And Staff 254
Financial Aid 27
Endowed Scholarships 30
Financial Aid Policy 27
Institutional and General Scholarships 51
Rights and Responsibilities of Students 27
Types of Available Financial Aid 29
Federal PeU Grant 29
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
(FSEOG) 29
Federal Work Study 29
North Carolina Communit)' College Grant (NCCCG) .
29
North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarship (ELS) 29
Scholarships Provided through the Rockingham
Communit)' College Foundation 29
Food Service 70
Grades 7 8
Academic Progress Policy and Procedure 83
Audit ...., 79
Grade (Final) Appeal 83
Grade (Final) Changes 83
Grade Forgiveness 82
Grade Point Average (GPA) 82
Incomplete Grade 81
Procedure for Grade Change 83
Repeat of a Completed Course 84
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Grading Option 81
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Policy 81
Used in GPA Computation 78
Grading 76
Grading Symbols 78
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Student Grievance Procedure 96
Health Services 97
Independent Study 88
Learning Communities 99
Library Use Policy 73
Library, Gerald B. James 72
Math/Science Lab 69
Part-Time Facult)' Employment Policy 97
Performance Measures and Standards 90
Policies and Procedures 91
Equal Opportunit}'/ Affirmative Action 91
Sexual Harassment Policy 94
Programs Of Study 109
Accounting 110
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology 112
Associate Degree Nursing 114
Basic Law Enforcement Training 119
Business Administration 120
Computer Information Technology 123
Computer-Integrated Machining 126
Cosmetology 128
Criminal Justice Technology 129
Criminal Justice Technology Financial Crime/Computer
Fraud 131
Early Childhood Education 133
Electrical/Electronics Technology 138
Electronics Engineering Technology 141
Financial Services 143
General Occupational Technology 145
Global Logistics Technology 146
Healthcare Management Technology 149
Horticulture Technology 151
Industrial Systems Technology 154
Infant/Toddler Care 156
Machining Technology: See Computer-Integrated
Machining 126
Office Administration 160
Phlebotomy 163
Practical Nursing 165
Respiratory Therapy 168
Surgical Technology 172
Welding Technology 1 76
Registration, Tuition, and Fees 23
Course Load 23
Curriculum Programs of Study 24
Establishment of Residency 24
Registration 23
Schedule Changes 23
Senior Citizens 25
Student Activity' Fees 25
Tuition and Fees 23
Religious Observance 86
Rockingham Community' College History 7
Rockingham Count}' Historical Collections 74
Services for Students 65
Services for Students With Disabilities 67
Sports and Recreation 71
Statements of Mission, Purpose, and Values 10
Mission 10
Purpose 10
Values 10
Commitment to Access 10
Commitment to Excellence 10
Commitment to Students 10
Contribution to the Communit}' 10
Qualitv Work Environment 10
Student Discipline 97
Student Email 68
Student Success Center 69
Student Support Services Program 70
Tobacco-Free Campus Policy 99
Traffic and Parking Regulations 99
Transcript Requests 89
Tuition Refunds 26
Additional Costs 26
Accident Insurance 26
Textbooks and Supplies 26
Curriculum 26
Occupational Extension 26
WebAd\nsor 69
Withdrawal from Courses 86
Instructor-Initiated Withdrawals 87
Student-Initiated Withdrawals 86
Withdrawals from Programs 86
Withdrawals from the College 86
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Co
Admissions
Administrative Services
Affirmative Action/Equal-
Opportunity Officer
Career/Life Counseling
Continuing Education Division
Financial Aid
Gifts, Contributions
James Library
Public Information
Records, Registration
and Transcripts
Small Business Center
Student Activities
Students with Disabilities
Veterans Affairs
Correspondence Directory
Derick Satterfield, Director of Enrollment Services (Ext. 2333)
satterfieldd@rockinghamcc.edu
Steve Woodruff, Vice President for Administrative Services (Ext. 2209)
woodruffs@rockinghamcc.edu
Dana Huskey, Vice President for Human Resourses and Professional Development (Ext. 2212)
huskeyd@rockinghamcc.edu
Dr. Robert Lowdermilk III, Vice President for Student Development (Ext. 2110)
lowdermilkb@rockinghamcc.edu
Melanie Eley, Director of Counseling Services
(Ext. 2200) eleym@rockinghamcc.edu
Laura Coffee,Dean of Continuing Education
(Ext. 2156) coffeel@rockinghamcc.edu
Coe Ann Trent, Director of Financial Aid
(Ext. 2204) trentc@rockinghamcc.edu
Gaye Clifton, Director of Development
(Ext. 2201) cliftong@rockinghamcc.edu
Kim Shireman, Director of Library Services (Ext. 2250)
shiremank@rockinghamcc.edu
Information Desk, Library, (Ext. 2247)
Kim Pryor, Director of Public Information
(Ext. 2170) pryork@rockinghamcc.edu
Carla Moore, Registrar (Ext. 2219)
moorec@rockinghamcc.edu
Cathy Wheeler, Director, Small Business Center
(Ext. 2316) wheelercc@rockinghamcc.edu
Dean Myrick, Director of Student Life and Athletics (Ext. 2230)
myrickd@rockinghamcc.edu
Melanie Eley, Director of Counseling Services
(Ext. 2200) eleym@rockinghamcc.edu
Steve Rohrbeck, Counselor, (Ext. 2243), rohrbecks@rockinghamcc.edu
Atticia Bundy, Assistant Director of Financial Aid/VA. Coordinator (Ext. 2319)
bundya@rockinghamcc.edu
Address all correspondence to:
Rockingham Community College
RO. Box 38
Wentworth, North Carolina 27375-0038
Telephone (336) 342-426 ITTY: (336) 634-0132 (for hearing impaired)
www.rockinghamcc.edu
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